Established in August 2024, the Community of Practice (CoP) in Research and Innovation (R&I) Evidence and Analysis is a network of professionals who interrogate R&I data, policies and strategies.
The CoP consists of colleagues who work in a diverse range of roles, including R&I strategy, policy development, data analysis and practice-focused metaresearch at institutions such as universities, mission groups and government departments.
The CoP is led by the R&I Evidence and Analysis Team at LSE and activities are co-ordinated through a steering group consisting of representatives from across the CoP membership. The CoP also works in partnership with the Association of Research Managers and Administrators (ARMA) and their Metaresearch Special Interest Group.
Activities of the CoP include:
- Networking opportunities for R&I professionals
- Sharing innovative approaches to interrogating R&I systems, data, and practice to influence decision making
- Horizon scanning and understanding emerging themes within the R&I ecosystem
- Collaborative metaresearch projects focused on research operations, policy and strategy.
If you want to hear more about activities and events organised by the CoP then please sign up to our mailing list here.