,PRAISE FOR THE SECOND EDITION
“Running through this book is the passion that Reed himself clearly feels
about delivering impact from his own research, and also helping others
do the same. This is most definitely a book about making a difference,
not pretending to.”
Steven Hill, Head of Research Policy, Research England, UK
“Based on evidence and written with a personal touch, The Research
Impact Handbook is your own mentor who explains the why and the how,
with many practical resources which can be implemented right away to
start making a positive impact on the world.”
Dr Bec Colvin, Associate Professor, Australian National University, Australia
“Reed takes a complex, intimidating subject and presents it with refresh-
ing simplicity, coherence and vision.”
Phil Ward, Director of the Eastern Arc regional research consortium, UK
“This is the definitive A–Z of research impact. Essential reading for anyone
involved in research.”
Dr Katharine Reibig, Research Development Manager (Environment
and Culture), University of Stirling, UK
“This book is just what all researchers new to impact need. Mark Reed’s
approach to impact is grounded, considered, effective and yet humble
and easy to follow.”
Ged Hall, Researcher Development and Culture Team Leader, University
of Leeds, UK
,
, The Research Impact
Handbook
This important book will equip you with evidence-based tools you can use
immediately to create a step change in your impact. Helping you recog-
nise and demonstrate the wider benefits of your work, it will give you the
practical knowledge and confidence to identify practical ways to maximise
the impact of your research.
Written by renowned impact expert Mark S. Reed, this third edition has
been fully updated with the latest evidence and includes new material on
the ethics of engagement and impact, using social media, and influencing
policy. Offering strategies to effectively engage with diverse groups, the
book features:
• Five principles to fast-track your impact and practical steps to make
this happen.
• Tools and techniques for designing and facilitating workshops, driv-
ing impact online, presenting with impact, influencing policy and
more.
• New ‘How To’ guides including how to evidence impacts from social
media; capturing the impact of training; making podcasts, videos and
infographics; designing projects for impact; starting newsletters; and
developing an institutional impact strategy.
Packed with practical tips, techniques, templates, case studies and stories,
this book is essential reading for PhD students, independent researchers
and academic staff at any career stage wanting a clear framework to
fast-track the impact of their research.
“Running through this book is the passion that Reed himself clearly feels
about delivering impact from his own research, and also helping others
do the same. This is most definitely a book about making a difference,
not pretending to.”
Steven Hill, Head of Research Policy, Research England, UK
“Based on evidence and written with a personal touch, The Research
Impact Handbook is your own mentor who explains the why and the how,
with many practical resources which can be implemented right away to
start making a positive impact on the world.”
Dr Bec Colvin, Associate Professor, Australian National University, Australia
“Reed takes a complex, intimidating subject and presents it with refresh-
ing simplicity, coherence and vision.”
Phil Ward, Director of the Eastern Arc regional research consortium, UK
“This is the definitive A–Z of research impact. Essential reading for anyone
involved in research.”
Dr Katharine Reibig, Research Development Manager (Environment
and Culture), University of Stirling, UK
“This book is just what all researchers new to impact need. Mark Reed’s
approach to impact is grounded, considered, effective and yet humble
and easy to follow.”
Ged Hall, Researcher Development and Culture Team Leader, University
of Leeds, UK
,
, The Research Impact
Handbook
This important book will equip you with evidence-based tools you can use
immediately to create a step change in your impact. Helping you recog-
nise and demonstrate the wider benefits of your work, it will give you the
practical knowledge and confidence to identify practical ways to maximise
the impact of your research.
Written by renowned impact expert Mark S. Reed, this third edition has
been fully updated with the latest evidence and includes new material on
the ethics of engagement and impact, using social media, and influencing
policy. Offering strategies to effectively engage with diverse groups, the
book features:
• Five principles to fast-track your impact and practical steps to make
this happen.
• Tools and techniques for designing and facilitating workshops, driv-
ing impact online, presenting with impact, influencing policy and
more.
• New ‘How To’ guides including how to evidence impacts from social
media; capturing the impact of training; making podcasts, videos and
infographics; designing projects for impact; starting newsletters; and
developing an institutional impact strategy.
Packed with practical tips, techniques, templates, case studies and stories,
this book is essential reading for PhD students, independent researchers
and academic staff at any career stage wanting a clear framework to
fast-track the impact of their research.
