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Mapping the Ripples: HDRC Surrey’s first Ripple Effects Mapping workshop captures change

1st February 2026

When members of HDRC Surrey’s Public Involvement team gathered in December 2025, they were met with a striking sight: a long, blank roll of white paper stretched across the table, waiting to be filled. This wasn’t just paper, it was a canvas for ideas, stories, and ripples of unexpected outcomes...

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The Cube in action: How HDRC Surrey is championing public voices in research

15th January 2026

Public involvement isn’t just a box to tick; it’s about making sure voices shape research in meaningful ways. And how do we know if public involvement in research is meaningful? By evaluating activities from both perspectives: ours as organisers and theirs as participants. HDRC Surrey explored this...

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Defining research: What does it mean for local authorities?

18th November 2025

When we talk about "research" in local government, what do we really mean? A recent HDRC Surrey survey explored this question, revealing that perceptions vary widely among staff in local authorities and the voluntary sector. Many respondents described research as finding information or gathering...