I work for a university faculty whose strapline is ‘change the world’. So it is understandable that many of the researchers I collaborate with feel frustrated when policy makers don’t seem to be aware of the research evidence being produced…
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Think tank events in the wake of the pandemic: Practical tips for online and hybrid experiences
As event teams have figured out how to make the best of their new online-only situation, they’ve also discovered a better way forward beyond the pandemic. Two experts share their experience and tips for how to put knowledge into practice.
Five Things We Learned About Data Visualization
Are you burnt out on infographics? We often see organizations relaying messages using generic and unengaging data visualization methods. And—to be honest—it gets a bit old. Here are several problems that are dragging down data viz: You’ll commonly come across…
Perceptions of think tanks
Last month we published our research on public perceptions of think tanks in the US, Forging the Think Tank Narrative. Since then we have had the honour of being invited to a number of think tank summits and round-table events…
Coffee, croissants and comms. What could be a better way to start your day in #wonkcomms?
We’re very pleased to announce the first in a new series of small London-based events for the policy communications community. The first session ‘Targeting Parliament’ looks at how to reach MPs and peers given the changing party political makeup of both Houses, with particular reference to APPGs and select committees.
Tagged with: breakfast club, government, media, mps, parliament, politics, public affairs, research communications, think tanks
Posted in Events
Posted in Events
Prize Question: Why do UK Think Tanks not Communicate Who Funds Them?
Why are British think tanks so much less transparent than those in the U.S., Germany, Kenya or Georgia? Why don’t British think tanks just go ahead and disclose who funds them, with how much, and for what purposes?
EVENT LIVE NOW: Packing a punch: what impact means for think tanks
This panel discussion will explore what impact means for think tanks
So you want to be a mentor?
Can WonkComms play a role in mentoring? There are pros and cons, but the key question to consider is: what problem would a mentoring programme be trying to solve?
A more fun way to communicate an internal strategy
At the National Housing Federation, we’ve recently updated our social media strategy. As the digital world is ever changing, our strategy needs to evolve too. It clearly sets out how we use social media as an organisation and how it…
Tagged with: business change, communication, digital communications, internal communications, social, social media, think tanks
Posted in Opinion
Posted in Opinion
The battle over NHS reform: many shades of grey
This post first appeared on The King’s Fund’s website When we published an audit of the coalition’s health reforms recently, we expected it to generate plenty of interest as health has become such a central and bitterly fought issue in this election –…
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