We are excited to invite you to a special seminar showcasing the work led by SKAPE’s co-directors Nathan and Eugenia, as well as SKAPE member Hilary MacDonogh on the role of “impact” in research policy.
Scoping impact: Mapping contemporary trends in research impact definition Read More »
In this final delivery of our Cultures of Evidence series, Emilia Aiello and María Vieites discuss the Spanish transition towards social impact models and argue for the centrality of dialogue at the base of evidence-based policies
Cultures of Evidence series 3: Research with social impact and the Spanish case Read More »
Having been part of the emerging “impact profession” and followed the agenda closely since 2008, I found Smith et al.’s book an excellent account of the controversies, consequences and challenges that has risen from the impact agenda.
Peter Matthews discusses key themes that act as barriers or enable researchers to effectively translate research findings into policymaking. The post considers these questions through an example of considerations about gender and sexuality in homelessness data.
In recent years, research impact has emerged to become a part of the everyday life of UK academics. The underlying logic of the impact agenda, as reflected in policy documents, is that excellent research would lead to societal benefits (see for example RCUK). But how do these policy expectations fit with the realities of knowledge exchange and impact work?
Academics working in the UK are being increasingly encouraged and incentivised to seek research impact beyond the academy, and the consequences of these changes have caused alarm for some.
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