Impact and influence

Your research may have the potential to impact both policy and practice and influence the broader community in a number of ways. Knowing how and where to communicate your research, and understanding how to do so ethically and responsibly, will ensure your research makes an impact.

Useful links

Research impact and metrics
ARC Research Impact Principles and Framework
Australian Science Media Centre - Using Social Media
ORCID: Get your ORCID before your Confirmation

Upcoming sessions
Past sessions

Promoting your research impact: Collecting evidence of research engagement [webinar]

5 October 2023 10:00am–11:30am

in Impact and influence

Learn about research metrices and social media impact. Find out how and where you can start making an impact with your research. (Previously known as Making and measuring research impact: an introduction)

Strategic networking: How to connect for impact [webinar]

16 November 2023 10:00am–12:00pm

in Impact and influence

Understand the strategic value of networking. Identify networking opportunities.

Communicating for impact outside academia [webinar]

22 November 2023 10:00am–12:00pm

in Impact and influence

Learn to communicate your research to the broader community.

Research impact: Planning for optimal impact and engagement [St Lucia]

15 September 2023 12:00pm–1:30pm

in Impact and influence

Deepen your understanding of research impact and developing an action plan for achieving impact. Formulate your action plan for maximising research impact.

Policy 101: Understanding public policy and its making [St Lucia]

24 July 2023 10:30am–12:30pm

in Impact and influence

Develop a scholarly appreciation of public policy and identify how it impacts your research.

Networking in the digital space [webinar]

22 February 2023 10:00am–12:00pm

in Impact and influence

This session will provide tips and tricks for making contact through digital means.

Networking Breakfast: HDR Placements Showcase

20 June 2022 8:00am–10:30am

in Impact and influence

The theme of this networking breakfast is Placements. Listen to our industry and student panels discuss their expectations and experiences of placements. Places are highly limited. Apply now! Applications close 3 June 12pm.