Introduction to Impact for REF202X

Facilitators: Jack Hagyard from the Research Office and Adam Smith from School of Humanities

RDF Indicator: C3, D3

Theme: Staff Only 

Programme: Research CPD Programme 2021-22

This interactive online workshop will offer a primer on REF Impact and specific guidance on how to start planning now for success in REF202X. The session will be delivered by Jack Hagyard (Research Officer, Grants and Impacts) and Dr Adam J Smith (Senior Lecturer, English Literature).

Jack will introduce the Research Office’s new Research Impact Handbook, and Adam will reflect on the lessons he learnt when writing one of the Impact Case Studies for Literature and Creative Writing during REF2021 and make some recommendations for how best to approach the next REF cycle.

The session will cover:

-Definitions of impact

-Disambiguating between pathways to impact and impact

-The importance of foundational research outputs when developing pathways to impact

-Identifying and nurturing audiences and stakeholders

-Gathering, tracking and cataloguing valid impact data

Adam and Jack will identify what constitutes a successful REF Impact Case Study and equip you will the knowledge you need to start preparing yours now.

Book your place via Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-impact-for-ref202x-tickets-247056170657