Why movement research?

• Information is power. There are loads of new information sources out there that can help movements pursue more effective tactics and answer questions about their opponents

• Groups lack research capacity. While many organisations recognise the importance of strategic research, they often lack the capacity to do it themselves and are overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information available

• There are thousands of skilled researchers who want to support movements. Whether data scientists, investigative journalists, academics - we support researchers to use their skills to build power and support people in struggle

How does the MRU work?

• We work with movement groups to identify how research could support their campaign

• Groups submit research requests, and we match them to MRU members with the right skills

• MRU researchers work solo, in teams, or at our collective research hacks

• We ask groups for feedback, which helps us improve our methods

• Over time, we build intelligence that makes movements more powerful