Booking open for Research Impact Retreats in 2026/7
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I am running more half-day Research Impact Retreats for academic, researcher and PS staff in HaSS who may like some quiet, dedicated time to focus on impact-related activities. The in-person retreats will be held on campus, though I may consider running additional online retreats if there is sufficient demand.
These retreats are suitable for colleagues who are aiming to maximise the impact of their research, but also for colleagues whose role involves coordinating, supporting and/or reviewing impact (e.g. PS colleagues working in the research space, Directors of Impact, Impact Coordinators, REF Preparation Group members).
The Research Impact Retreats are not just for writing, and colleagues can focus on a range of impact-related activities, including but not limited to:
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Research impact plans, e.g. developing a new, or reviewing an existing plan.
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Internal impact funding applications, e.g. drafting, reviewing, giving feedback.
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Impact-generating activities, e.g. planning, follow-up and evaluation.
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Impact element of external funding bids, e.g. planning, writing, reviewing.
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Potential REF 2029 Impact Case Studies, i.e. planning, writing up notes, drafting a narrative, evidence gathering, reviewing.
For dates/times and to book a place on one or more retreats, please use this link.
Please direct any enquiries to Angie Scott (angie.scott@newcastle.ac.uk).