The role of knowledge brokers in helping translate research into action

The space between research and how it is used by the outside world can seem gargantuan. Enter the knowledge broker, a mystical creature that seeks to move knowledge around, create connections between researchers and different audiences and to look for ways to translate research into action.

Knowledge brokers can play an important role in helping academics plan and develop their impact plans. This year ESRC IAA funding has been used to look at how Wired Sussex, a knowledge broker for the creative digital sector, can help build connections between firms in Brighton and academics here at Sussex.

If you’re interested in learning more about the highs and the low of this project and what has been achieved, then this is the session for you.

Phil Jones, Managing Director Wired Sussex, will be speaking.