Explore what research impact means, why it matters, and how early career researchers (ECRs) can build evidence for real-world change.
Research impact is increasingly central to how work is funded, evaluated, and communicated. For early-career researchers, understanding impact is key to creating meaningful change beyond academia and meeting institutional expectations.
Led by Shan Bradley-Cong, Evidence & Evaluation Coordinator at the University of Bath, this practical session will help you gather evidence and plan for impact with confidence.
In this webinar, we will explore:
• The growing importance of impact for funders, universities, the public, and career development.
• What impact means in practice and how research contributes to real-life change.
• Methods for identifying, collecting, and using evidence to demonstrate research value.
We will also share useful resources and strategies to help you develop impact-focused thinking early in your career.
Whether you are starting your journey or refining your strategy, join us to learn how to make your research matter.
Meet the speaker
Shan Bradley-Cong
Evidence & Evaluation Coordinator, University of Bath.