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Digital Humanities Arts and Social Sciences - how do we support people working in research software in this community? We have RSEAA24 less than 4 weeks away and this is one discussion topic that you could vote on. We have Dr. Arianna Ciula, Director, King’s Digital Lab, King’s College London as a keynote and a growing number of people working in research software in the Digital Humanities Arts and Social Science community. There has been renewed interest in the UK about supporting Digital Humanities Arts and Social Sciences. How can we support them? #RSE #RSEng #ResearchSoftware #DigitalHumanities #DHASS

Reposting this excellent summary of the “3 don’ts” for achieving policy impact with research. These points highlight the importance of aligning your expertise with real-world needs while maintaining academic rigor. I see parallels between these lessons and the broader discourse on impact-oriented research and knowledge valorisation. I’d also suggest adding a fourth piece of advice: 4️⃣ Don’t work in isolation: engage in co-creation from the start. Collaborating with stakeholders—whether policymakers, communities, or industry—during the research design phase enhances the relevance and application of your work. The recent AWTI report, Natural Connections: Embed Social Sciences and Humanities Research in Innovation, reinforces this point, highlighting how social sciences and humanities (SSH) are critical in addressing complex challenges. By integrating SSH perspectives, we ensure that innovations—be they technological, policy, or societal—are ethical, inclusive, and sustainable. While fundamental research remains vital for advancing knowledge and addressing long-term challenges, we are also seeing an increasing emphasis on: • Societal relevance: Connecting research to pressing real-world questions. • Knowledge valorisation: Creating pathways for insights to generate tangible benefits. • Interdisciplinary collaboration: Building trust and communication pathways to integrate research into decision-making processes effectively. What strategies have you found most effective in engaging stakeholders from the outset and driving impact? #humanitiesimpact Universiteit Utrecht - Faculteit Geesteswetenschappen

In May, the AAH made a submission to the Review of the ARC National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP). It is now available on our website. We are calling for a review from first principles to bolster our nation’s quality social and cultural (HASS) research. As Australians confront waves of social, cultural, economic and technological change, excellent HASS research is in the national interest. https://lnkd.in/gY-VUif3

📢 #CfP: A Polyphony of Emotions – Thinking Affect in Heritage, Memory, and Material Culture 🗓️ Conference Dates: 2-4 July 2025 📍 University of Amsterdam 📝 Submission Deadline: March 15, 2025 🤝 The Amsterdam School for Heritage, Memory and Material Culture (AHM) invites abstracts and proposals for papers, panels, and roundtables for its 11th Annual Conference. This conference will delve into the emotional dimensions of heritage and memory, investigating how emotions are mobilized to shape cultural narratives, influence political agendas, and foster community resilience. 🔑 Key Themes Include: ✅ Theories of emotions and heritage ✅ Emotional narratives in cultural sites ✅ Emotions and social justice ✅ Heritage and collective solidarity ✅ Weaponization of emotions in conflict This is a unique opportunity to contribute to critical conversations about the intersection of emotion, heritage, and collective memory. 📥 Submit your proposals by March 15, 2025. For detailed submission guidelines, visit: https://bit.ly/3PpjkWy #HeritageStudies #MemoryStudies #CulturalHeritage #CallForPapers #AHM2025

What are the 3 don'ts if you would like to make policy impact with your research ? 1️⃣ Don't take the moral high ground: use utilitarian arguments instead (why is your advice beneficial?); 2️⃣ Don't propose your policy recommendations without dry-run: test them informally with trusted officials (can it fly?); 3️⃣ Don't think policy makers & politicians listen in a similar way to your story: adapt your framing to their uptake drivers without compromising on your academic integrity (what makes them tick?) These were my takeaways of the 50th anniversary of the EADI European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes celebrations at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam last Friday. Question: What are other don'ts for researcher wishing to make a difference?

Exciting News for MATRIX in 2025 Excited to take on the role of Chair at MATRIX (Australia) following the retirement of emeritus professor Tony Guttmann. MATRIX is a residential research institute for the mathematical sciences in Australia. In 2025 the Matrix team remain focussed on strengthening and growing its partnership to establish long-term sustained support for an Australian national residential research institute for the mathematical sciences. 2025 presents a unique opportunity for the discipline to come together at a national level in support of federal government funding for MATRIX under the National Research Infrastructure (NRI) scheme as critical research infrastructure for the mathematical sciences. Did you know that almost all other OECD countries support one or more mathematical sciences research institute at a national level? A high level NRI 2026 roadmap outline was released on Christmas eve: Consultation commences in early 2025. Your submissions in support of MATRIX is welcome during this NRI consultation. #MATRIXAustralia #MathematicalSciences #NationalResearchInfrastructure #NRI2025 Tom Keegan

Alongside Serhiy Kovalchuk at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Sophia D'Angelo, PhD, Aissata Assane Igodoe, and I produced an article for the International Journal of Educational Development which provides an inside look at the research process for deciding the themes for research funding for the Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (GPE KIX). In this article, we detail the process of engaging representatives from more than 60 countries and some of the challenges in 'localising' decision-making - part of our work for Education Development Trust. If there are any researchers in international development interested in this concept of localisation and power-sharing between Global North and South research institutions, please get in touch! Much thanks to IDRC for ensuring Open Access to the article itself. https://lnkd.in/enA5yHPp

Interesting PhD course coming up this summer in Norway! The NFF-sponsored doctoral course "Contemporary streams of institutional theory in management and accounting" (7.5 ECTS) will be held in Bodø, Norway on August 5-9, 2024. Read more about the course on Nord universitet's website: https://lnkd.in/eth2RNgu and remember to apply by the end of May. 🌺 #NFFresearch #NFFphd #doctoralcourse #phdcourse #institutionaltheory #managementstudies #accountingstudies

🔊 Local voices matter. 🌍📚 International education research has long been shaped by Global North priorities, but change is here! 🙌 In this paper, we explore how the Global Partnership for Education's Knowledge Innovation Exchange (KIX) is working with over 60 countries to ensure education policies and programs reflect local priorities and realities. Key takeaways: 💡 Elevating local voices: Decision-making driven by education stakeholders in the Global South. 🌟 Powerful partnerships: Collaborative approaches that center equity and inclusion. 🔍 Evidence for action: Strengthening the role of contextually relevant data to inform better decisions for lasting impact. Why does this matter? Localization helps to ensure that policies are more relevant, inclusive, and effective in addressing real-world education issues 🚀✨ But it does not come without its challenges... read our open access article for more! #EducationForAll #LocalSolutions #InclusiveDevelopment #EdResearch

Naci Karkin, Senior Researcher Associate at UNU-EGOV, participated in the EPSA Workshop on Behavioural Science to Foster Innovation, hosted by the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) in Maastricht. 🏛️ They explored how behavioural insights can drive innovation in the public sector, particularly in fostering e-participation. 🔗 See the key takeaways in the full article: https://lnkd.in/gVTm2Jfb #UNU #EGOV