Impact skills for early career researchers
University of Bath
University of Bath issued a competitive three-year tender for external provision of skills coaching and training for researchers across the institution. This included the delivery of activities that equipped early career researchers with the knowledge and practical tools to engage external audiences in their research more effectively and pursue impact.
Our approach
Issued pre-activity questionnaires to ensure the focus of activities reflected participants’ diverse research interests.
Small-group work was interactive, allowing researchers to collaborate and begin developing their own impact plans.
Provided case studies and practical guidance on how to begin engaging with the policy process and communicating their research.
Our impact
Cohorts of upskilled early career researchers ready to take the next steps in engaging stakeholders in their work.
Raising the profile of impact as an important component of the University’s researcher development programme.
