Developing a finer grained analysis of research impact: Can we assess the wider effects of public engagement?
by Marco HaenssgenThis article, published with a creative commons licence on the LSE Impact Blog, suggests a more comprehensive and balanced approach for the evaluation of public engagement, drawing on evaluation criteria commonly used in aid evaluation.
INTRAC has launched the M&E universe, a free, online resource for development practitioners involved in monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Vietnam: Science Theatre Project Evaluation
by Mesh Editorial TeamThis resource from the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit in Vietnam shares their Science Theatre work and evaluation. The piece results from a presentation given at the March 2017 Mesh Evaluation workshop. For more information and links to other resources that emerged from the workshop (which will be built upon over time) visit the workshop page.
Critical Realist Evaluation
by Mesh Editorial TeamThis resource about critical realist evaluation resulted from a presentation given by Emma Richardson at the March 2017 Mesh Evaluation workshop. For more information and links to other resources that emerged from the workshop (which will be built upon over time) visit the workshop page.
Science Communication evaluation methods at Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Trust (MLW)– the case of the Samala Moyo project
by Mesh Editorial TeamCommunity Health Decision-Making: The Power of Focus Groups in Rural Communities
by Mesh Editorial TeamThis study, which took place in the U.S, may be of interest to Mesh readers interested in the power of 'community voice' on decision-making in health policy and research.
Evaluation of KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme Engagement – Programme-wide Evaluation
by Mesh Editorial TeamThis case study is about a proposed programme of work on evaluation of the various engagement activities (public and community) that are undertaken at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP). The case study was based on a presentation delivered at the Mesh Evaluating Community Engagement Workshop 2017.
Project Report/Blog: Evaluating public/community engagement: Implications for gender and ethics in health systems research
by Sassy MolyneuxA participant of the Mesh evaluating engagement workshop (March 2017) reflects on the learning from the workshop, focusing on points useful for health policy and systems researchers with an interest in gender and ethics.
Art is a powerful medium for communication and engagement with science. To create a collaborative project that melds art with research creative practitioners and scientists must be brought together, but these individuals may think differently, have different priorities and work in different ways. This account of Genome Adventures, gives a little insight into the process of bringing different disciplines together and the challanges and benefits that result.
The Role of Volunteering in Sustainable Development (2015)
by Institute of Development StudiesThis case study acts as an example of using participatory system inquiry and systemic action research to evaluate complex projects.
Evaluation Case Studies - A Mesh Introduction
by Mesh Editorial TeamAn Introduction to Evalutaion Case Studies.