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RAE 2026, REF 2028 and the Evolving Trajectory of the Impact Assessment

With developments in Hong Kong’s RAE 2026 and the UK’s REF 2028, we assess some of the evolving trends worldwide for impact assessment.

hivve Completes ISO 27001 Audit

Last month hivve successfully completed its most recent ISO 27001 audit. The company first received ISO 27001 compliance in November 2021 as Vertigo Ventures.

Inside-Out vs Outside-In Impact Measurement in Impact Entrepreneur

What does it mean to be a net positive company, and are all businesses ready for it? Our article explores the different approaches.

Sheil Review Suggests New Possibilities for the Future of Research Impact Assessment in Australia

We take a look at the implications of the Sheil review of the ARC for the future of impact assessment in Australia.

How Do Global Research Impact Strategies Vary?

Higher education research impact strategies vary significantly worldwide. We take a closer look at some of the differences.

Vertigo Ventures (VV) Announces Rebranding, Changes Name to hivve

Vertigo Ventures (VV) has become hivve, reflecting our pillars of sustainability, community and authenticity.

Vertigo Ventures Approved for G-Cloud 13 with ImpactTracker™

Vertigo Ventures (VV) has secured its place on the UK’s G-Cloud 13 framework, which is managed by Crown Commercial Service (CCS).

Raising the Flag to Show Support for the SDGs

On 23 September 2022, VV joined more than 80 UK organisations in raising an SDG flag to show support for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

LJMU Wins Double in Inaugural TrackImpact.org Project Competition

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has triumphed in two of three categories at the first-ever TrackImpact.org Global Project Competition.

VV to Sponsor ARMS 2022 Virtual Conference

Vertigo Ventures (VV) will sponsor the ARMS 2022 Virtual Conference that takes place from September 7th – 9th.

UK Researchers Lose Out on Horizon Europe Grants

UK Researchers Lose Out on Horizon Europe Grants

Original text by Alex Smith, Senior Marketing Strategist at Vertigo Ventures UK researchers have lost out on 115 grants - which had previously been approved through the €95.5 billion Horizon Europe programme - amidst the ongoing tensions between the UK and EU over the...

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Impact in Action #5 – Cholderton Estate

Impact in Action #5 – Cholderton Estate

On the 12th July 2022 at 2PM GMT, our fifth Impact in Action will look into how a farm in Wiltshire, UK is using innovative techniques to produce food in a sustainable manner, while keeping water and the air clean. The session will be hosted by Merrick...

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