From academia to action: how research can shape humanitarian education

How can academic research shape humanitarian action?

This is the question at the heart of today's insightful discussion between two Education in Emergencies (EiE) colleagues from Save the Children International. 

Casey Pearson (EiE Technical Learning Specialist) sits down with Rafka Daoud (EiE Professional Development Programme Manager) to explore the critical connections between education, training and research, drawing on insights from Rafka’s recent doctoral research in Lebanon. 

Rafka shares her journey of researching higher education reform in Lebanese private universities, offering a unique perspective on how academic inquiry can inform and reshape real-world practice. 

From the challenges of balancing a full-time role with a doctorate to the broader implications of her findings for both education and humanitarian sectors, this conversation highlights how research can act as a catalyst to drive meaningful change.

This episode is a must-listen for research practitioners and advocates in the humanitarian and development space.

Visit the episode webpage for shownotes including speaker bios and a link to Rafka's research.

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