Citizen Science: Generating Ideas and Exploring Consensus August 16
The final report in a three-part series on citizen science looks at the growing number of online tools for gathering and understanding opinions.
Publications by Date
2018
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Key Skills and Competences for Defence: Governmental Domain August 16
This study, commissioned by the European Defence Agency, identifies key defence skills within the governmental domain and proposes recommendations for their sustainment.
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Implementing Evidence-Based Practices Effectively: A Practical Guide August 16
This policy memo prepared for the European Platform for Investing in Children, provides a short resource guide for child-serving organisations to support effective implementation of evidence-based practices.
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Teaching, Pedagogy and Practice in Early Years Childcare: An Evidence Review August 15
This report is a review of teaching and practice in childcare settings. It identifies areas of early years childcare practice that are well evidenced and provides an accessible overview of the research for policymakers and practitioners.
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Changes in Child and Family Policies in the EU28 in 2017: European Platform for Investing in Children: Annual Thematic Report August 15
This annual thematic report of the European Platform for Investing in Children provides a snapshot of recent changes and new developments in the area of child and family policies across the EU in 2017.
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Education for Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Europe: Ensuring Continued Access to Education Through National and School-Level Approaches August 15
This policy memo provides a brief overview of national and school-level approaches to the inclusion of unaccompanied migrant children in formal education systems across EU countries.
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Paternity and Parental Leave Policies Across the European Union: Assessment of Current Provision August 15
This policy memo provides an overview of the current paternity and parental leave provisions across EU countries.
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Evaluating the impact of the Eastern Academic Health Science Network Transformation Support Unit August 3
Initial evaluation of the impact of the Transformation Support Unit of Eastern Academic Health Science Network. We developed a logic model, surveyed stakeholders and analysed 4 case studies of innovations supported. Signs are that the Unit is improving implementation of innovations in the National Health Service in eastern England. We recommended collection of more data to enable estimation of the return on investment.
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Developing Cybersecurity Capacity: A proof-of-concept implementation guide August 2
This document is a proof-of-concept operational toolbox designed to facilitate the development of national-level cybersecurity capacity building programmes and of holistic policy and investment strategies to tackle complex challenges in the cyber domain. The document seeks to enable a better translation of the results of national cyber maturity reviews and assessments into tangible policy recommendations.
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Promising practices for health and wellbeing at work: A review of the evidence landscape July 24
Nesta standards were applied to assess evidence of workplace health outcomes. 117 case studies were received via an open portal. Topics included mental health, holistic programmes, organisational capacity, health assessment, MSK, activity, nutrition, weight management, menopause, sleep, alcohol misuse and domestic violence.Findings show promising practice and suggest that academically rigorous methods of data collection are not widely in use.
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Violent and Antisocial Behaviours at Football Events and Factors Associated with these Behaviours: A rapid evidence assessment July 23
This report presents the findings of a study on the types of violent and antisocial behaviour that may take place at football matches, and the factors that are associated with such behaviour. The report has been prepared to inform preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but is intended to be of interest to practitioners, policy-makers, academics and people interested in the field of sport spectator safety
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Violent and Antisocial Behaviour at Football Events: Review of interventions July 23
This report presents the findings of a study on approaches that have been taken to prevent and respond to antisocial and violent behaviours among football fans, and the extent to which these approaches proved effective. The report has been prepared to inform preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but is intended to be of interest to practitioners, policy-makers, academics and people interested in the field of sport spectator safety.
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Examens de l'OCDE du cadre d'évaluation de l'éducation : Maroc: OECD Reviews of Evaluation Framework Education: Morocco July 23
This report features RAND Europe analysis of the strengths and challenges in Morocco's current approach for teacher appraisal, and provides actionable policy recommendations and advice for implementing improvements.
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Guidance for standardising quantitative indicators of impact within REF case studies July 23
This report for the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) (now Research England), proposes guidance for standardising quantitative indicators of impact within Research Excellence Framework (REF) case studies. We used a blend of text mining and quantitative methods to develop the guidance which is intended to inform the development of the criteria and guidance for the preparation of impact case studies in REF 2021.
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Evaluation of the Social Impact Bond Trailblazers in Health and Social Care: Final Report July 20
The Department of Health commissioned an independent evaluation of Social Impact Bond Trailblazers from PIRU, in partnership with RAND Europe, to explore their potential benefits and costs.
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Identifying Options for Funding the NHS and Social Care in the UK: International Evidence July 10
As part of a larger project identifying feasible options for the future funding of health & social care in the UK, this paper explores how 16 high-income countries have implemented changes to their funding systems to better meet the challenges ahead.
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Bus fare and journey time elasticities and diversion factors for all modes: A rapid evidence assessment July 9
In this review a substantial database of diversion-factor evidence was collated. Little recent evidence on bus fare and generalised journey time elasticities was identified. Recommendations are provided, based on analysis of the available evidence. In general, we find that the evidence on diversion factors is very diverse, covering a wide range of mainly metropolitan geographies, trip purposes, journey types and alternative transport options.
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Exploring Europe's Capability Requirements for 2035 and Beyond: Insights from the 2018 Update of the Long-Term Strand of the Capability Development Plan July 6
In this report, RAND Europe describes and analyses the background and importance of the ongoing long-term revision of the Capability Development Plan - a strategic picture of European military capabilities regularly updated by the EDA.
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How resilience affects the transition experiences of UK Service leavers June 27
RAND Europe was commissioned by the Forces in Mind Trust to conduct a study on the role of resilience in shaping the transition experiences of UK Service leavers. The study also identified relevant insights from other sectors through analysis of the experiences of civilian comparator groups undergoing transition, including bereaved individuals, former prisoners and foster care leavers.
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Understanding resilience as it affects the transition from the UK Armed Forces to civilian life June 27
RAND Europe was commissioned by the Forces in Mind Trust to research the effect of Service leavers' resilience on transition pathways and outcomes. The study aimed to build an improved understanding of 'resilience' and 'transition', and to enhance understanding of how resilience can affect transition outcomes for Service leavers.
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Delivery and Impact of the NHS Health Check in the First 8 Years: A Systematic Review June 27
Since 2009 all eligible persons in England have been entitled to an NHS Health Check. Uncertainty remains about who attends and the health-related impacts. This report reviews quantitative evidence on coverage, uptake and impact of NHS Health Checks.
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Citizen Science: Crowdsourcing for Systematic Reviews June 21
In the second of a three-part learning report series, RAND Europe looked into the use of crowdsourcing for systematic reviews. The report outlines its benefits and provides advice on how to ensure the quality of research is maintained.
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Ensuring High-Quality Job Creation from EU Funding Programmes: How Can the Best Practice of Horizon 2020 Be Better Integrated Into Other Programmes (ESF, Youth Guarantee, Globalisation Fund)? June 13
Job creation has been a key focus of recovery in Europe since the 2008 Economic Crisis. This report assesses the potential of EU funding programmes to create high-quality jobs.
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What do we know about grant peer review in the health sciences? An updated review of the literature and six case studies June 7
In 2009, RAND Europe conducted a literature review in order to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of peer review for grant funding. This report presents an update to that review to reflect new literature on the topic, and adds case studies exploring peer review practice at six international funders.
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The Fight Against Terrorism: Cost of Non-Europe Report June 6
Terrorist attacks cause emotional trauma but there are other impacts, from economic losses for EU member states to the psychological effects on witnesses. This study explored the costs inflicted by terrorism within the EU between 2004 and 2016.