(Episode 93) The Power of Community: Navigating Research Impact with the Impact Clinic

In our regular Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter?

In this episode, host Ged Hall dives into the fun and efficient “Impact Clinic” with experts Giovanna Lima, Esther De Smet and Áine Mhic Thaidhg.

Key Takeaways:

🌍 Scaling and integrating innovative methods like the "Impact Clinic" can create a

more engaging and supportive research culture.

💡 Co-production and iterative development of solutions for challenges can be fun and efficient through ideas like the “Impact Clinic”!

🏆 There is a really big international research impact community that you can be part of and can help you to develop your ideas and expertise.

You can connect with Giovanna via LinkedIn, Esther via LinkedIn and Áine via LinkedIn

Links and initiatives mentioned in the episode:

• RM Roadmap – Session 3 on the Knowledge and Community Platform Career Development Framework is open between 14th November and 19th December 2024.
• EARMAImpact thematic group
• INORMS Research Impact and Stakeholder Engagement Working Group
• ENLIGHT Alliance covering Study, Teaching and Learning, Research and Innovation, and Cities and Communities. With the Repository of Good Practices on Research Impact, the Impact Assessment Toolkit, and the bi-annual Impact Conference (scheduled for 27/28th March 2025 in Groningen). Find out more via Impact at ENLIGHT.
• Erasmus Rotterdam University’s Impact Toolbox
• University of Galway’s Reflections on Research Impact (including Saskia Walcott)
• University of Galway’s Research Impact Toolkit
• University of Galway’s Research Impact Seminar Series
• Ghent University’s Impact Strategy

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• Research Impact with Ged Hall (follow Ged on Twitter and LinkedIn)
• Open Research with Nick Sheppard (follow Nick on