Our approach
Communication skills are crucial in social research. The best researchers know how
to ask questions, present evidence and explain conclusions; excellent communication requires active listening,
a thorough understanding of the subject matter and close attention to detail.
Awards & Connections
Updates
TRAINING | Carole Kelly (Consultation Analyst) attended the The SRA's training course on 'AI Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis'. It was fascinating to see how AI is being integrated into research projects and to consider issues of transparency, ethics, and how AI can complement human expertise.
REPORT | @ScotGov has published our latest consultation analysis on the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment (ADP), aiming to understand experiences with ADP in its first year of delivery. The report is available here.
NEW COLLEAGUES | We're pleased to welcome three new colleagues to our team: Rachel Mair (Research Analyst), Polly Baxter (Research Officer) and Laura Mallis (Research Officer). You can read more about them here.
LITERATURE REVIEW | We are proud to be working with Citizens Advice Scotland to evaluate their Routes out of Crisis project. As the first stage of this, Ian Christie and our team have conducted a literature review on barriers to accessing advice and support when experiencing food poverty or financial hardship. The review is published here.