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Understanding “Reach” and “Significance” in Research Impact
In relation to research impact assessment, reach refers to how broadly research findings influence stakeholders beyond academic circles. While significance often relates to the depth and importance of the change brought about by a study (for instance, the transformative effect on a specific policy or practice), reach emphasises the breadth…
Pathways to Research Impact: From Concept to Practice
A ‘pathway to research impact’ describes the structured sequence of activities and engagements through which research findings evolve into tangible benefits or changes outside academia. This concept highlights not just the generation of knowledge but also the processes by which research is shared, adopted, and converted into meaningful societal, economic,…
Research Users (End-Users, Knowledge Users, Research Consumers): Who are you passing the baton to?
Research Users (End-Users, Knowledge Users, Research Consumers): Who are you passing the baton to?
