What is Research Dissemination? | Sharing Findings Beyond Academia

What does dissemination mean in research? In this video, we explain how dissemination is the “push mechanism” for sharing research findings beyond academic journals and why it’s not the same as research impact.

Dissemination of research findings is all about making knowledge accessible and visible to the people who might use it—practitioners, policymakers, communities, and the public. But here’s the catch: dissemination doesn’t guarantee change. It’s the first step in bridging the research–practice gap, not the finish line.

In this video, you’ll learn:
✔ What dissemination is (and what it is not)
✔ Why dissemination matters for research visibility and accessibility
✔ Examples of dissemination methods (policy briefs, visual abstracts, community sessions, social media)
✔ The difference between dissemination, implementation, and impact

Perfect for: researchers, impact officers, academics, and anyone working on knowledge translation or research impact.

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