Impact Case Study Development: What You Can (and Should) Do Now

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Join us for this free, one-hour webinar, “Impact Case Study Development: What You Can (and Should) Do Now.” Designed for potential case study authors and impact support teams, the session will provide practical guidance on how to plan, organise, and embed processes that lead to strong, evidence-based case studies for the next REF submission.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Map out realistic timelines for case study development.
• Apply effective strategies for securing and managing supporting evidence.
• Create a practical, forward-looking action plan to strengthen their case studies.

Led by Dr Carlos Galan Diaz

Carlos is an accomplished Environmental Psychologist with a strong commitment to driving research excellence and creating measurable impact. With extensive experience in impact evaluation, monitoring, reporting, and leading complex portfolios like REF2021, he is adept at fostering strategic and operational success. A seasoned liaison with UKRI and member of key advisory groups, including the UKRI Research Organisation Consultation Group and ESRC Impact Prize Review Panel, he brings deep expertise in research governance and stakeholder engagement. Academically, Carlos’ work focuses on perspective-taking, well-being, and behaviour change, supported by proficiency in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies.

Previously, Carlos held senior roles at the University of St Andrews, including Acting Director and Deputy Director of RIS, overseeing strategic decisions and operational workflows for research excellence. Their leadership includes managing substantial UKRI and Scottish funding, spearheading interdisciplinary initiatives, and representing institutional interests at national and international levels.