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Measuring research impact—all the rage but hard to get right by Richard Smith. Read more Busting REF myths. Read more We need our scientists to build models that frame our policies, not to tell stories that shape them. Read more How academic research is driving...

Consultation on the draft panel criteria and working methods for REF 2021. Read more Four personality traits early-career researchers can foster to help impact policy and practice. Read more Establishing trust with stakeholders: an integrated process for evidence...

Mastering the art of the narrative: using stories to shape public policy. Read more DFID Research: Strengthening the Use of Evidence for Development Impact. Read more REF impact and the discipline of politics and international studies. Read more Building Resilience...

How to engage stakeholders in research: design principles to support improvement. Read more Steps to a top-scoring impact case study. Read more The added value of business & management research. Read more REF impact – a new mode of scholarly distinction? Read more...

A better measure of research from the global south. Read more Using virtual reality to learn about the eye. Read more Making the UK’s research count. Read more Australia: Sax Institute’s Research Action Awards 2018. Read more South Africa: Beyond the metrics - why...

VV's Webinar: Structuring 4* Impact Case Studies using the storyboard function of VV-Impact Tracker. Read more Looking both ways: a review of methods for assessing research impacts on policy and the policy utilisation of research. Read more The "long tail" of research...

1. The secrets of successful industry-academic partnerships. Read more 2. Europeana Impact Assessment Playbook. Read more 3. A new funding opportunity from NIHR on key areas where a strategic and targeted investment can result in a transformative impact. Read more...

1. VV's Hong Kong Event: Engagement & Impact - Creating 4* RAE Impact Case Studies. Read more 2. INORMS 2018: Not just the guardians of the rubber stamp. Read more 3. Technology Transfer Innovation. Read more 4. An Update on Influencing Policy - Partnerships Move...

1. How was social media cited in 2014 REF Impact Case Studies?  Read more 2. Europe’s top science funder shows high-risk research pays off. Read more 3. How can researchers capture and show the impact of their research in NHS organisations? Read more 4. The Future of...

1. Guidance on testimonials and statements to corroborate impact. Read more 2. Communications monitoring, evaluation and learning toolkit by Overseas Development Institute (ODI). Read more 3. The University of Sydney: Research impact - Budget funds kids' injury...

1. How can research impact patients’ health in the “real world”? Read more  2. Impact of education research on enhancing learning & teaching of STEM. Read more 3. AHRC releases new  communications toolkit designed to help arts and humanities researchers get their...