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OUR RESEARCH
Drivers and Barriers to SSHA Contributions at the Interface with Policy
This scoping review examines the contributions of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts (SSHA) disciplines at the science-policy interface (SPI), synthesizing findings from 71 peer-reviewed articles published between 2008 and 2022. ...Continue Reading
Skills for Inclusive and Collaborative Innovation
What Skills and Knowledge do scientists require to promote an ideal of scientific integrity that is compatible with increased trust and social acceptance of science? What do we know about current practices of university-based scientists when it comes to participating in policy processes? ...Continue Reading
Community Innovation and Impact in University-Based Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
In this report, we present and discuss the results of a survey we conducted as part of a multi-stage study of academic practices in the social sciences, humanities and arts (SSHA) related to impact on non-academic and non-commercial communities. ...Continue Reading
Building Capacity for Innovation in the Social Sector
Universities hold significant potential as partners for charities and nonprofits seeking innovation. Indeed, there are numerous instances of successful campus-community collaborations. However, these partnerships often prioritize the 'campus' over the 'community.' ...Continue Reading