Navya Khanna
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Financial inclusion through CDFIs: Responsible Finance 2025 impact report
Read more: Financial inclusion through CDFIs: Responsible Finance 2025 impact reportWe recently had the pleasure to attend our client’s, Responsible Finance, 2025 impact report launch event. It was hosted at NatWest Group’s London headquarters. There were over 200 attendees from across the UK’s financial inclusion landscape, including policymakers, UK leading bank executives, journalists, members of community development finance institutions (CDFIs) and other sector partners. Our team felt extremely proud of designing the impact report and accompanying infographics. These visually appealing and accessible formats highlight important data and people’s stories. Research Retold team attending the launch of Responsible Finance’s 2025 impact report. If the term CDFI is new to you, you’re…
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Critically engaging with GenAI in qualitative research
Read more: Critically engaging with GenAI in qualitative researchIf you’re a qualitative researcher, chances are high that you’ve either used generative Artificial Intelligence tools (GenAI), considered using them, or at the very least, discussed them with your colleagues. Whether you’re still sitting on the fence or already deep into experimenting with these tools, one thing is clear: GenAI is making its presence felt in the world of qualitative research. We recently had the opportunity watched a thought-provoking presentation from the 2024 annual SRA conference by Christina Silver from the University of Surrey and Steve Wright from University of Central Lancashire titled “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly…
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Exploring innovative ways to communicate research at SOAS
Read more: Exploring innovative ways to communicate research at SOASOn 13th February 2025, we had the pleasure of attending A Creative Research Café, an inspiring event organised by How Women Work, a student-led collective from SOAS University of London, in collaboration with the Women’s Budget Group, the UK’s leading feminist economic think tank. The event created a welcoming space for researchers, students and practitioners to explore innovative ways of sharing academic research. Furthermore, the focus was on creative research dissemination, and we were invited to showcase our work — something we at Research Retold are very passionate about, as we specialise in making research communication accessible and engaging. Our…
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Visual identity for research group and launch event
Read more: Visual identity for research group and launch eventThis November we were thrilled to support the launch of the Organisation Studies Research Group and its visual identity at QMUL. The event discussed the importance of addressing existential challenges that organisations face today. Our contribution to developing the visual identity of the research group In the spring of 2024 we collaborated with Dr Szilvia Mosonyi and Dr Rowland Curtis to develop a visual identity for their research group. This included creating a compelling mission and vision, as well as developing brand guidelines. This project followed the successful collaboration we’ve been developing with the School of Business and Management (SBM)…
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Impact reports? How to create effective and visual impact materials for your organisation
Read more: Impact reports? How to create effective and visual impact materials for your organisationCreating impact materials can seem daunting, but it’s an essential way to communicate the value of your work. Whether you’re a nonprofit, a social enterprise, a research network or a funder, effective visual impact materials can showcase your work to the communities you serve, your stakeholders, investors and beneficiaries. These materials can range from infographics and visual summaries to long reports and interactive presentations. With the right guidance, creating impact materials can become a straightforward and enjoyable process. In this blog, we explore key considerations and share case studies on creating effective visual impact materials for your organisation. What are…
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Create a communications plan for disseminating research findings
Read more: Create a communications plan for disseminating research findingsIn this blog we discuss how to create a communications plan for disseminating research findings. Moreover, we explore some practical tips and case studies, so you can feel confident to start your plan today. Why you need to create a communications plan for disseminating research findings A communications plan helps to enhances the visibility of your research. Specifically, a well-structured communications plan: It is important to note that you can create a communications plan at any stage of your research project, whether you’re just starting out or nearing the final stages. However, many researchers feel most comfortable thinking about communication…
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Tips for creating engaging posters for your research
Read more: Tips for creating engaging posters for your researchIn May of this year, Research Retold held a workshop for postgraduate researchers at the University of Sheffield, helping them in creating engaging research posters for non-academic audiences. Here are some photos from the event which displayed the posters created by the participants of the workshop. The workshop was three hours long. However, in this blog I condensed the key principles and tips to consider when creating your research poster. Before we delve into the principles of designing an engaging research poster, it’s helpful to look at the reasons behind creating one. Why create a poster for your research project? …
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Tips for communicating research findings: Involving research participants
Read more: Tips for communicating research findings: Involving research participantsIn research, the ethical principle of “do no harm” has long guided interactions with participants. But while we pay close attention to ethics throughout data collection, less emphasis is often placed on how we communicate the findings back to those who gave their time and insights. How can we ensure that research participants are not only informed but also involved in the communication process? At Research Retold, we believe that communication with participants should be as thoughtful as the research itself. This involves not just sharing outcomes but creating materials that reflect participants’ contributions and resonate with them. Here are…