Impact 101: Turning Your Research into Real-World Change (All welcome)

This introduction is a practical, beginner-friendly session designed to demystify what impact means and how to build it into your research
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Impact 101: Crafting Research that Makes a Difference (All welcome including doctoral students)

Curious about research impact but not sure where to start? Impact 101 is a practical, beginner-friendly session designed to demystify what impact means and how you can start embedding it into your work.

This interactive workshop introduces the fundamentals of research impact, from spotting opportunities to engaging the right stakeholders and translating your research into meaningful real-world change. Whether you’re early in your career or simply new to impact, you’ll leave with clear ideas, practical tools, and the confidence to take your first steps.

In this session, you will:

• Understand what research impact is and how it differs from outputs and engagement
• Explore the different types of impact your research can generate
• Identify practical next steps and discover the support available to help you develop your impact

Perfect for researchers looking to build their impact knowledge from the ground up.