EduRelate is an international research and advisory organisation that brings together research, policy and practice to address complex challenges across education, prevention and social policy.
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We work collaboratively with governments, organisations, communities and stakeholders, combining quantitative and qualitative research, evaluation, evidence synthesis and innovative approaches to policy design. Our work helps turn evidence and insight into practical approaches that inform better policy, strengthen implementation and improve outcomes for individuals and communities.
What we doWe design and deliver mixed-methods research, programme and policy evaluations, scoping studies and complex national studies.
We develop logic models, theories of change and monitoring and evaluation frameworks to understand what is happening, what is working, for whom, and why.
We bring together policymakers, professionals, organisations, communities and people directly affected by policy and services.
We design and facilitate meaningful engagement that brings different perspectives and lived experience into research, policy development and decision-making.
We analyse and synthesise existing evidence to answer complex questions and inform decisions.
Our work includes systematic and rapid reviews, international evidence mapping, comparative analysis and synthesis of research, policy and practice.
We translate evidence, research and stakeholder insight into practical approaches for policy and system change.
This includes developing policy recommendations, implementation approaches, frameworks and models that support better decision-making, delivery and outcomes.
We help organisations and systems put evidence, policy and recommendations into practice.
This includes implementation support, training and capacity building, and identifying where systems, organisations, capabilities and relationships need to be strengthened to enable and sustain change.
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Barry Kenny is the Founding Director of EduRelate. His work focuses on how systems operate in practice, including where policy intent and implementation become disconnected, where responsibilities and relationships become fragmented, and how system actors can work more effectively with the people and communities they serve, building on existing strengths.
Barry previously worked as an analyst and project manager with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris and as a Teaching Council of Ireland Associate focused on professional learning and research. He has led and contributed to major research, evaluation and policy implementation projects for government departments, public bodies and other organisations in Ireland and internationally, with particular expertise in mixed-methods research, stakeholder engagement and translating evidence into practical recommendations for policy and practice. Earlier in his career, he worked as a teacher in disadvantaged and special education contexts.
Barry is completing a PhD in Education at Trinity College Dublin, examining schools as learning organisations and system-level improvement. He also holds an M.Ed., a Postgraduate Certificate in Data Science and Statistics, a PGCE and a Bachelor of Business Studies.
Former Principal Scientific Analyst for Prevention at the EMCDDA/EUDA (1996–2025), co-founded the European Society for Prevention Research (EUSPR) in 2010 and served as its President (2022–2025), and co-developed the European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC).
Profile (opens in a new tab)Former Director of Education at the Welsh Government (2015–2021), with extensive experience in education policy, system reform, governance and strategic leadership. Steve brings valuable expertise in system-level policy, accountability and school improvement.
Language planning consultant, accredited translator and manager of Dréimire Teoranta.
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Globally recognised leader in K-12 and higher education innovation, enterprising and prosperity studies. He has served as President of the University Rankings International Leadership Council at UNIRANKS, founded the Higher Education Centre of Excellence for Prosperity Studies and Research, and established global leadership and scholarship programmes in partnership with different organisations.
Profile (opens in a new tab)Economist and International Human Capital Researcher at Henley Business School and former Senior Education Expert at the World Bank’s Education Global Practice.
Profile (opens in a new tab)Senior Researcher and Part-time Lecturer at University College Dublin, specialising in digital twins, machine learning, energy modelling, and integrated data frameworks that support evidence-based policy and planning.
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