1. Communicating Research Michelle Ryan University of Exeter

2. Overview Background: My research Practical Application Integrating Research and Communication Benefits

3. Background: My research Research in Australia Research in UK –Different focus –Wider interest –Steep learning curve

4. Practical Application The most important thing to consider when communicating your research is the practical application Once an afterthought Now something to be considered from the outset –Grant applications –Study design

5. Practical Application But this is not about letting communication direct your research It should enhance your research –Adding additional questions –Using additional methodologies Convincing academics and business are very different things

6. Integrating Research & Communication Not two independent processes The two can work together –When I speak – hand out questionnaire –When I write an article – include weblink –When I collect data – I look for potential end- users Media exposure facilitates access to organisations

7. Benefits Increases external validity Access to unique samples Adds unique perspectives Facilitates grant applications More relevant