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Preparation for º£½ÇÉçÇø's submission to the Research Excellence Framework 2029 (REF 2029) is underway, with a major component being the development of Impact Case Studies. During this interactive session, staff will have the opportunity to review and analyse impact case study examples from REF 2021, understand the difference between a top scoring and lower scoring impact case study, and learn practical tools for developing their own. 

Learning Outcomes 

• Understand the REF definition of research impact, impact case study requirements and assessment criteria 

• Identify the components of a strong 4* case study 

• Identify common weaknesses and pitfalls 

• Understand the principles of impact case study development 

Who is this session for? 

This workshop is appropriate for anyone who would like to understand more about REF impact case studies and how they are developed. It is particularly advised for those developing or supporting the development of an impact case study for REF 2029. 

How to book your place

Click 'Book now' and complete the form, selecting your preferred date and time. You will then receive a calendar invite for the session with further details. 

Any questions please contact ref.team@imperial.ac.uk

Facilitators

Evie Edwards is the REF Impact Manager at º£½ÇÉçÇø, leading the university’s submission to the Engagement and Impact element of REF 2029. Her expertise is in research impact, with a particular focus on impact case studies for REF. She’s an experienced facilitator, having supported academic and professional colleagues in the development of research impact strategies and case studies for many years.

Tom Palmer is REF Senior Impact Officer at Imperiaand part of the central team supporting REF 2029 submission preparations across the University. He has a background in research and in professional support for research strategy, policy, funding, and impact, and previously worked on REF 2021 at the University of Oxford.