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Research impact training programme

A practical starting point for research impact: a self-paced online course that helps you plan, prioritise and strengthen the difference your research makes.

Online and self-paced5 weekly modules10 to 20 minutes a weekPractical weekly tasksEvidence-based
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The course

Plan, prioritise and strengthen the impact of your research.

This course gives you a focused, strategic way to approach the impact of your research. It is built to grow your confidence, sharpen your priorities, and help you make real progress with the time you already have.

Each week pairs a short, evidence-based lesson with a practical task you apply directly to your own work, so by the end you have a clear plan and the momentum to carry it forward.

At a glance
  • FormatOnline, fully self-paced
  • Length5 weekly modules
  • Time neededJust 10 to 20 minutes a week
  • ApproachPractical tasks on your own research
  • GroundingEvidence-based, peer-reviewed research
  • CostFree, full access
Who it's for

Built for any researcher who wants their work to make a difference.

No prior experience with impact planning needed. If you care about the difference your research makes, this course is for you.

Researchers in any discipline

The principles apply across fields, from the lab sciences to the arts and humanities. The examples flex to your context.

Every career stage

From PhD researchers to professors. Whether you are planning your first project or your fiftieth, the approach scales to you.

Anyone short on time

Built for busy schedules. Ten to twenty minutes a week is enough to make steady, meaningful progress.

The five weeks

Over five weeks, you will

Each module builds on the last, moving you from a clear vision to a concrete first step.

  1. Week1

    Envision the difference your research could make

    Get clear on the real-world change you want to see, and why it matters. It is the foundation every later step builds on.

    10 to 20 minutes, plus a weekly task
  2. Week2

    Plan a realistic route towards impact

    Map a practical pathway from your research to that change, with stepping stones that fit your situation.

    10 to 20 minutes, plus a weekly task
  3. Week3

    Cut back activity that distracts from what matters most

    Spot the effort that is not paying off, so your limited time goes where it will count the most.

    10 to 20 minutes, plus a weekly task
  4. Week4

    Get specific about the people, priorities and actions that matter now

    Pin down the stakeholders, priorities and next moves that matter at this stage, not someday.

    10 to 20 minutes, plus a weekly task
  5. Week5

    Take a first concrete step and monitor your progress

    Commit to one tangible action and set up a simple way to track it, so momentum carries beyond the course.

    10 to 20 minutes, plus a weekly task
Start the programme

Begin a clearer, more practical approach to research impact.

Register for free and get full access to all five weeks. Go at your own pace, starting whenever suits you.

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