Write for Impact - Communicating Research through Policy Briefs
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Tuesday July 14, 2026 12:00pm to 1:30pm | Virtual - Zoom |
Description
Join this interactive introductory webinar designed to help highly qualified personnel (HQP) and researchers strengthen their ability to translate research into clear, accessible and actionable policy insights.
Facilitated by Zafar Adeel (Director and Professor of Practice, School of Sustainable Energy Engineering at Simon Fraser University; Executive Director, Pacific Water Research Centre; Associate Member, School of Resource and Environmental Management), this session will explore the fundamentals of developing effective policy briefs and engaging policy audiences.
Participants will gain practical insight into:
- What policy is and who policy audiences are
- Effective approaches for engaging with policy audiences
- The purpose, structure and core components of a strong policy brief
- Writing techniques for communicating research in policy-relevant language
- Real-world examples of policy briefs in action
- The potential impact of policy briefs in informing decision-making
This webinar is open to all audiences.