The definition of research impact can be looked at in a number of different ways. This is because impact can take many forms and functions. What Is Research Impact? In general we can say that research impact is the demonstrable change or benefits to the wider society,...
Impact can take many different forms. At the simplest level, these impact types can cover social, environmental and economic issues. However, there are plenty of different varieties to consider during your activities – many of which require different types of...
The recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise in the UK exposed many challenges inherent in responding to national assessments. From general feelings of disgruntlement through to mental health challenges, it is clear that the entire process of collation and...
The big reveal of the THE Impact Rankings for 2021 has just passed, and we’ve seen some interesting – and in some cases substantial – changes this year. In a year turned upside-down by the effects of a global pandemic that is widely considered to be...
Jackie Reynolds – Research Impact Manager Jackie has been the Research Impact Manager at Staffordshire University since March 2018. Background “Historically Staffordshire University has not had a very strong research culture which has, in turn, limited...
