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Current events
Introducing realist evaluation and synthesis
Introduction to realist evaluation and synthesis, with Dr Becky Hardwick, Senior Research Fellow, NIHR South West Peninsula Applied Research Collaborative, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth
- Have you ever noticed that even evidence-based public health initiatives only work sometimes, in some places, but not in others and not for everyone? Have you ever come up with your own ideas as to why it does or doesn’t work here, with these people, in these settings?
- Are you interested in learning about an approach to evaluation which goes beyond straightforward measures of effectiveness, to explaining how that effectiveness might be caused? From did it work, to why did it work, how, for whom and in what circumstances?
If so, you may be interested in attending this introductory workshop, on Monday 2nd June 2025, 3-4pm on Microsoft Teams. The aim of the workshops is to develop capacity for evaluation practice and research use. Over 1 hour, participants will learn about ‘realist evaluation’ and how to use it in practice. No prior knowledge of realist evaluation is required. Some familiarity with research and evaluation design is helpful, but not necessary.
Learn more and sign up for the workshop on Eventbrite
Discussion Series
Wondering how you could apply research in your work? Then join our Discussion Series. A chance to hear about how research can be used in different settings, and to chat with others to share knowledge, gain ideas and expand your network.
Read our event poster to learn more
Recent events
Surfacing the Meaning of Research
We aim to provide a strong foundation from which to build and grow the HDRC collaboratively. “Surfacing the Meaning of Research” was an event aimed at everyone who is interested in being part of, or benefiting from, engaging with the HDRC. The session aimed to:
- surface our diverse understandings of research, and
- its importance for creating a shared appreciation of what research means.
Whilst we can all get on board with fixing health determinants including:
- food
- housing
- debt
- employment, etc
we often have different views of how this should be done.
That’s where research comes in:
- how do we plan
- conduct, and
- use research
in a way that helps us to understand health determinants, their impacts and how to improve them?
This session was for everyone interested in the HDRC, not just those who regularly generate or use research. The understanding surfaced during the session will also lead into our HDRC work examining skills and priorities for the HDRC.