Connecting you to opportunities to get involved in research
We can connect you with academics and council officers to explore opportunities to get involved and collaborate on research projects. This could include:
Bringing your experience and expertise to co-develop research ideas with academics and council officers based on local priorities
Connections and support to co-develop research funding bids with academics and council officers
Attending HDRC events on the social determinants of health and helping us to shape research questions and priorities
Take advantage of HDRC tools, evidence resources and development opportunities to help grow your skills and knowledge
You can play your part in growing a culture of research and evidence by:
Participating in and supporting HDRC events and projects on the social determinants of health
Checking out the HDRC’s range of video and short courses available through ACC learn (coming soon)
Partnering you with a Council Officer to collaborate on a practice-based research issue or task of mutual interest
Using and helping us to develop HDRC tools and resources
Research Culture & Activities Baseline Evaluation
Working along with Aberdeen City Council (ACC) officers from People & Organisation Development, we conducted a baseline evaluation during Summer 2023, aiming to measure the current research activities among officers and elected members and their view on the research culture within ACC. Given that most respondents expressed that training and continued professional development was the most frequent research-related activity they participated in, we are intending to review the existing research trainings and materials available to officers and elected members and develop new online short courses and in-person workshops with local academics. Moreover, we aim to facilitate work and research collaborations between officers and elected members and local academics.
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