Research impact training

We offer five research impact training modules, which are are available through the Training Catalogue. They are cross discipline and open to early career researchers (ECRs), mid and late-stage researchers and Professional Services colleagues, where relevant to their roles.

They cover:

• Introduction to research impact – what impact is (and isn’t) and key elements of impact planning and delivery;
• Planning for research impact – including in grant applications;
• Communicating your research – with a wide variety of groups and audiences;
• Working with external stakeholders to achieve research impact;
• Evidencing research impact.

A self-service version of the Introduction to Research Impact module is available for those who are unable to attend the live events. You can access this via https://manchester.ac.uk/lifelonglearning (search the Catalog for ‘research impact’). 

The self-service module has been adapted from, and runs alongside, the live sessions; there is no need to undertake both. If you have not used the Lifelong Learning portal before, you will need to create an account (via the ‘Sign Up’ icon using Microsoft Edge as your web browser). In order to access this course, your Lifelong Learning account will need to be set up with a University of Manchester email address.

Research impact resources

• Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) toolkit: Information, templates and resources to support you with your PPIE either as a member of staff, student or Public Contributor (a member of the public involved and/or engaged with our research and teaching). 
• Promoting your research: An online resource for academics and researchers, to access the tools and support needed to reach new audiences.
• Research Communications and Engagement Roadmap: A guide from Humanities on how to navigate the reoad to creating research communications and engagement which maximise your impact.
• UKRI research outcomes and impact – examples from across the Research Councils, Innovate UK and Research England, demonstrating how UKRI-funded research is delivering social, cultural, economic and knowledge impact.
• UKRI Good Research Resources Hub – policies, standards and guidance to support researchers, innovators and organisations. Includes guidance on public engagement and co-production in research.
• EPSRC Impact and Translation Toolkit - provides an accessible overview of some of the key barriers researchers may face when seeking to apply their research to solving and addressing challenges in human health and wellbeing. 
• ESRC Impact toolkit for economic and social sciences for social science researchers applying for and receiving funding from the ESRC
• Better Evaluation and Evaluation Support Scotland – for resources to support impact evaluation
• Research impact at the UK Parliament – ways to engage with Parliament, How To guides, training and events 
• National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement – support and resources for achieving impact from public engagement activities 
• Altmetric Explorer - metrics and qualitative data including citations on Wikipedia and in public policy documents, discussions on research blogs and mainstream media coverage to give an indication of reach and influence of research.

For faculty-specific resources and guidance, visit your faculty intranet site or speak to your Research Impact Officer: 

• Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health 
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Science and Engineering