In an era marked by growing complexity, rapid policy shifts, and increasing demands for accountability, the role of knowledge in public administration has never been more critical. Evidence informed policy and practice are widely recognised as cornerstones of effective governance. Yet, the pathways through which academic research informs administrative action remain uneven, fragmented, and often contested. Bridging the divide between scholarship and practice requires more than improved communication – it demands thoughtful institutional design, supportive professional cultures, and shared spaces of knowledge co-creation. Against this backdrop, our research group invites scholars and practitioners to engage with the challenges of disseminating research-based knowledge in public administration. We seek to critically examine how scientific research is communicated, shared, and applied within the field, and allied areas. Our focus lies in exploring the diverse pathways through which research-based knowledge is disseminated to, and utilised by, practitioners, policymakers, and institutions.

We explore both formal and informal modes of dissemination, including university teaching, professional training and continuing education, and engaged scholarship that fosters collaborative knowledge creation with stakeholders. The group is particularly interested in how academic insights are translated into practical relevance. It places a focus on the development of didactic and organisational formats that facilitate knowledge uptake, and the conditions under which evidence informs administrative decision-making. By systematically analysing and advancing these dissemination practices, the research group aims to bridge the gaps between research, knowledge and practice, strengthen evidence-informed governance, and foster innovation and learning within the public sector. Concurrently, we will also provide a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue -bringing together scholars from public administration, political science, education, organisational studies, and related fields, alongside practitioners from government and civil society.