Research community of practice

The Essex research community of practice hopes to be able to help people connect, share information, build research capability and embed a research culture across the organisation.  

We would love for you to join the research community and become part of something new and exciting. As part of our community, you will have access to a number of supportive resources.

Research community Teams channel and online resources 

Whether you want to keep sighted on our latest updates, ask for some technical help from the research community or access development resources we are hoping this space will be useful for you.  

Join the research community Teams channel.

Programme of learning and sharing events 

Through the Teams channel, you can take part in a programme of learning and sharing sessions covering a range of topics. This has been informed by feedback from the research community on what they would find most useful. 

Visit the research community Teams channel for more information. 

Developing research skills 

Undertaking simple research or looking for some guidance on specific research methods? We have a range of bitesize modules available on the My Learning platform to help you. 

Find out more about developing research skills.

Insight newsletter 

If you are keen to develop a greater understanding of the people and places within Essex this newsletter will offer examples of the analysis being commissioned by teams across the council, and how they are using the insight to inform their work.  

Find out more and subscribe to the Insight Newsletter. 

Get in touch 

We are in the process of developing this community further, so if you have any improvement ideas or questions, please feel free to email us at essexresearchcommunity@essex.gov.uk