Graduate School Career Development Framework

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

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

28 May 2024 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)
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Strategic networking: How to connect for impact [St Lucia]

18 June 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Impact and influence
Understand the strategic value of networking. Identify networking opportunities.

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

22 July 2024 10:30am–12:30pm
 
in Impact and influence
Develop a scholarly appreciation of public policy and identify how it impacts your research.

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

10 September 2024 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.

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

9 October 2024 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]

18 November 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Impact and influence

Communicating for impact outside academia [St Lucia]

25 November 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Impact and influence
Learn to communicate your research to the broader community.

Networking in the digital space [webinar]

30 January 2024 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.