This Collection explores the methods of making and using evidence in the process of policymaking, including empirical, methodological and theoretical work.

Share and learn about research methods used to understand and improve the use of evidence in policy and practice, generously supported by the William T. Grant Foundation.

Why evidence and policy are entangled inside government departments

The differences matter.

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Vectors of change in an evolving landscape

The differences matter.

The term ‘policymaker’ is subject to sustained over- and misuse. Ben Hepworth argues that we should differentiate people by the work they are doing.

The term ‘policymaker’ is subject to sustained over- and misuse. Ben Hepworth argues that we should differentiate people by the work they are doing.

The Royal Society, London, 24 June 2025

Identifying opportunities from an interface perspective

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Learning from the DECODE Knowledge Project

What we've learnt so far

Moving beyond a definitional morass

Transforming Evidence

Geoff Marsh, Ruth Francis, Kathryn Oliver, Annette Boaz

Moving beyond a definitional morass

Critically important for building capacity for knowledge exchange, it's vital we recognise and understand their contributions

Transforming Evidence

A 5 stage analytical framework

Critically important for building capacity for knowledge exchange, it's vital we recognise and understand their contributions

A 5 stage analytical framework