The series is aimed at county council staff with an interest in research, covering:
- the basics of how to access research
- how to read a research paper
- how we use research
- an introduction to research methods
The aim of the sessions is to support staff in using research in day-to-day work and to help engagement with partners, including university collaborators. Each session has been delivered with university partners to provide subject expertise.
Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive with comments from the recent sessions including:
Exceptionally helpful sessions looking through the research cycle and governance…
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Really interesting and stimulating! Thank you so much!
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The programme will continue next year, aiming to deepen colleagues understanding of the research cycle, including topics such as research ethics and using statistics.
To increase the reach of the sessions within the council, the first online module became available to staff during October 2025 with an ambition to provide an online option for each module as the programme progresses.
Looking ahead, the programme aims to broaden its impact by offering limited spaces to external partners. This will support those looking to enhance their research capabilities and foster stronger partnerships with HDRC Leicestershire.