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Don't be afraid to ask for impact evidence. Keep in touch with contacts and see if the impact has increased over time.
Use SciVal to check whether your publications are cited in policy documents. Although citations don't prove impact in themselves, we may be able to demonstrate links between the research and policy decisions. Research Support can help with SciVal - just email details of the publications you would like checking.
The type of evidence you collect depends on your project and the outcomes. Use the University's Tracking and evidencing impact guide for inspiration.
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- The Open University - Sharing ocean science with millions of people through the Blue Planet II TV series to stimulate public and political engagement with our oceans' health and influencing policy in the UK and Europe
- University of Birmingham - The Lapworth Museum of Geology as a vehicle to change public understanding, learning and education in Earth Sciences
- University of Exeter - The value of natural environments for human health: transforming regional, national and international environmental and health policy
- University of Edinburgh - Assessing the overprovision of alcohol and tobacco in Scotland: improving health outcomes and influencing policy
Contact
- Mark Hodson can provide information on assessing impact from a REF context
- Research Support can provide advice on gathering evidence and example testimonial letters from the previous REF
- The Faculty Research Impact Manager can help with integrating impact into research applications and how best to evidence it.