Category / REF 2029 impact case studies

Targeted workshops for REF 2029 impact case study teams

REF 2029 impact case studies

Limited places available – sign up now for May and June!

DATES & TIMES

Friday 30th May, 9.30am-1pm, F306, Fusion Building, Talbot Campus
Developing Policy Engagement for Impact BOOK HERE

Wednesday 11th June, 9.30am-1pm, online via Zoom
Developing Policy Engagement for Impact (same content) BOOK HERE

Thursday 26th June, 9.30am-12.30pm, FG04, Fusion Building, Talbot Campus
Getting your REF Impact Case Study off the Ground BOOK HERE

KEY DETAILS

Developing Policy Engagement for Impact
Facilitated by BU’s policy consultant Carys Davis, this provides expert advice on navigating the policy landscape to ensure your research reaches and informs decision makers. Topics covered:

  • The purpose of influencing, the role of evidence and what it means for you 
  • Writing elevator pitches and key messages 
  • Principles of communicating with policy and decision makers 
  • Effective policy writing 
  • Understanding the policymaking landscape. 

Getting your REF Impact Case Study off the Ground
Research impact consultant Bella Reichard delivers this workshop, which she describes as “part training, part retreat” to help provide clarity in developing a polished impact case study for REF 2029. This includes:

  • Creating a narrative arc
  • Guidance writing your own summary of impact
  • Devising an action plan
  • Focus on evaluation and evidence of impact.

Who are these workshops for?

  1. All sessions are aimed primarily at researchers considering, or in the process of, preparing an impact case study for submission to REF 2029.
  2. They are not limited to a single person per potential case study – it can be useful for teams and/or relevant impact champions to attend together.
  3. If you are not sure if they are suitable for you, please contact your UOA impact champion.