Designing and embedding impact into our research processes – A preliminary ‘kick‐off’ workshop to brainstorm, define and plan key focus areas for training and support around the impact agenda post‐REF.
When: 25 September 2013, 11.45‐2.00pm (including light lunch)
Where: Dalton Room, CTF, UMIC
Main aims:
- To encourage input into shaping practical plans for improving planning, funding and promotion of research impact activities post‐REF.
- To begin building (and joining up) the network of ‘impact champions’ across Faculties.
- To promote and signpost the expertise and support available within the Business Engagement/Knowledge Exchange team (who do I go to for…..PoP, KTP, consultancy, etc.)
Follow‐on steps: Development of support materials/training sessions/networking activities focused on the key issues raised.
Participants: ‘Engaged’ researchers and academics, Research directors, UMI3, Business Engagement, interested RSS/PSS staff at The University of Manchester.
Format:
- Overview/Introductions
- ‘Inspire’ – Case studies of successful impact activities
- Three parallel sessions (facilitated workshops)
- Summing up and next steps
Proposed workshop themes:
- Accessing impact‐related funding and in‐house expertise
- Designing and managing impact through the research pipeline
- Building on the REF experience and embedding capacity within research teams
More information: If you have any questions contact: ke@manchester.ac.uk