Seminar on Realist Evaluation of Complex Interventions

As part of a PhD course at the Graduate School of Public Health and Epidemiology, UCPH, you are invited to this seminar on realist principles in evaluation science to better inform policy and practice. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and engage with leading figures in realist evaluation of public health interventions.

We are honoured to host the renowned researchers in the field of complex intervention evaluation:
- Associate Professor, Kevin Harris, Hartpury University, UK.
- Professor Chris Bonell, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK.

Everyone is welcome. However, for logistical reasons, please register here by Monday, January 31st. Any questions can be emailed to Sarah Fredsted Villadsen at sfv@sund.ku.dk.

Speakers

Dr Kevin Harris is a leading expert in evaluation research, focusing on evidence-based and realist collaborative approaches across various sectors. He specialises in realist evaluations, professional capacity building, and collaborative partnerships with community-based organisations, particularly in sport and physical activity. Dr Harris has an extensive publication record, including the first ‘Evaluation’ book of its kind focused on evidence in sport and leisure, published by Routledge. He is passionate about translating academic insights into practical, real-world applications. In addition, Dr. Harris supports the National Evaluation and Learning Partnership (NELP) for Sport England’s multi million-pound investment, and contributes to the Configurational Comparative Analysis evaluation of Sport England's place based working.

Professor Chris Bonell specialises in adolescent health, sexual health and the evaluation of public health interventions. He is passionate about reorientating the generation and synthesis of evidence about complex interventions, and argues that the incorporation of realist enquiry methods into randomised trials and systematic reviews offers us the best hope of ensuring that public health decisions are informed by evidence that is rigorous and useful. He advised the UK government and the World Health Organisation on COVID19 prevention and is now a member of the Scientific Advisory Council for the UK government’s Department for Education.