Picking up the pace: can research have a more powerful impact on policy?
Overview:
The Sax Institute (https://www.saxinstitute.org.au/) has been working for some time on programmes designed to improve the use of research in policy in New South Wales and beyond. Most recently, it has been focusing on developing what it regards as potentially more engaging and powerful strategies, in particular, attempts to develop the capacity of health policy agencies to absorb and use research findings. Among a range of work on research and policy, Sally will present the findings from a trail of capacity development for evidence use.
Speaker:
Sally Redman
Professor Redman is CEO of the Sax Institute in Australia – the Institute aims to increase the impact of research on policy and practice. It is responsible for the 45 and Up Study, Australia’s largest study on health and ageing, and has developed innovative approaches to increasing the use of evidence by policy agencies. Professor Redman has over 200 publications in peer review journals and leads an NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in increasing the use of research evidence in policy. She has served on many national and international research advisory and review panels.
Professor Redman was awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia Medal, 2013, for distinguished service to public health through leadership in the care of women with breast cancer, contributions to research and higher education and the promotion of relationships between researchers, policy makers and practitioners. She also has an honorary appointment at the University of Sydney and conjoint appointments at the University of Newcastle, University of New South Wales and University of Western Sydney.
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