Welcome to Impact Integrators
Integrating Research Impact Into Your Everyday
“Saskia has created a clear and manageable course, interspersed with moments of reassurance and reflection, and I thoroughly enjoyed how challenging it is. This course wasn’t what I expected, I expected a passive experience and was delighted at how interactive it was. Her videos were clear and concise, and the worksheets were so helpful that I’m planning on using them at the start of every project from now on. ”
Ann-Marie Foster, Northumbria University“The facilitator was warm and respectful. She spoke clearly and this invited you to listen and to participate. ”
Kay Heslop, Northumbria University“Really clear video content in each of the modules which you can move through at your own pace, reflecting on your current projects and planning for impact. ”
Susan Grant, University of Glasgow“I have attended many research courses where despite understanding what the course was about, I felt they were still quite abstract in that I struggled to really apply them to my own situation and research. With this course I was surprised and really enjoyed the tasks which broke down the concept and helped me work out how I could look to incorporate ideas at all stages of my research project to create impact. ”
Karen Wood, University of Glasgow“I think the case studies were amazing. It really brought the message home. ”
Alejandra Aranceta-Garza, The University of Dundee“The course design and delivery is very professional. I found it very useful to have the tasks and the workbooks, with very clear instructions on what to do when. The way in which the course is structured is well thought through and effective in supporting researchers to think about and start planning the impact aspects of their work. ”
Anwen Elias, Aberystwyth University“Saskia is so clear! The videos are really nicely pitched and so well presented. It's like having a friend working with you to think through impact as a whole. ”
Matthew Jarvis, Aberystwyth University“It really was a breath of fresh air and allowed me to take a step back from my work and look at it from a different angle - that of how it has real impact. I felt exhilarated to take this step and have a more holistic view of my work and I identified several changes I could make to my practice and processes I could put in place. ”
Dr Cat Walker, The Researchery (independent consultancy)"The Impact Integrators course is the first course of its kind. It covers everything a researcher needs to know to design and execute their research and engagement to deliver impact, and is suitable for all disciplines and career stages.”
Learn the essentials for identifying the potential impacts of your research, and most importantly, how to get there. By the end of course 1 you will have:
The outline of an impact plan
Identified where the remaining gaps in your knowledge are, and an understanding of how to fill those gaps
Started to practise the habits you'll need to maximise the impact potential of your research
Learn how to incorporate a considered and resourced impact plan into your funding proposal, and ultimately, how to maximise your chances for success. By the end of course 2 you will have:
Identified the resources you will need to deliver impact
Considered the data and evidence you will need to monitor impact
Considered what skills may require further development
An estimate of the budget required