Research Impact Academy

Research Impact Academy The Research Impact Academy helps research and researchers make a difference in the world.

We simplify the process of creating, capturing and communicating impact by supporting our clients to enhance their skills, and drive meaningful change.

Ready to dive into real-world research impact challenges with fellow practitioners?Join the upcoming Research Impact Aca...
26/05/2026

Ready to dive into real-world research impact challenges with fellow practitioners?

Join the upcoming Research Impact Academy Case Study Club Session 4 and explore practical insights, fresh ideas, and meaningful discussions with the community.

📅 Session 4A: Wednesday, 27 May | 2–3 pm AEST
📅 Session 4B: Thursday, 28 May | 6–7 pm AEST / 9–10 am UK time

Sign up here for free: https://postly.app/4ZNe

Looking to deepen your understanding of research impact?Here are 9 essential books every researcher should read—covering...
26/05/2026

Looking to deepen your understanding of research impact?

Here are 9 essential books every researcher should read—covering knowledge translation, stakeholder engagement, evidence use, impact planning, and creating meaningful societal change through research.

Whether you’re new to research impact or looking to strengthen your practice, these reads offer practical insights, tools, and inspiration to help move your work beyond publications and into real-world impact.

Which one would you add to the list? 👇

Impact happens through people, and people run on trust.We created a diagram that breaks down 10 practical ways to build ...
13/05/2026

Impact happens through people, and people run on trust.

We created a diagram that breaks down 10 practical ways to build trust in research impact, from understanding what matters to others to following through and sharing credit.

Because without trust:
no uptake → no use → no impact.

If we want research to move beyond outputs, we need to invest in relationships, not just results.

Understanding research impact starts with shared language.We’ve created a visual guide to 15 essential Research Impact T...
28/04/2026

Understanding research impact starts with shared language.

We’ve created a visual guide to 15 essential Research Impact Terms every researcher and impact professional should know. From concepts to practice, these terms help build clarity across research, policy, and practice conversations.

To explore each term in more depth, visit our Terminology Tuesday playlist on YouTube, where we break them down into short, practical explainers:
https://postly.app/4WS5

Join our Case Study Club Session 3 on Wednesday. Let us dive into another real impact case study, designed to build your...
27/04/2026

Join our Case Study Club Session 3 on Wednesday.

Let us dive into another real impact case study, designed to build your skills through practical insights and peer discussion.

📅 Session 3A
Wed, 29 April, 2–3 PM AEST

📅 Session 3B
Thurs, 30 April, 9–10 AM UK Time

Learn from real examples, connect with others, and strengthen how you develop and review impact case studies.

Sign up here for free: https://case-study-circle-hub.base44.app/

Case Study Club Session 3 is here!Join us as we dive into another real impact case study, designed to build your skills ...
15/04/2026

Case Study Club Session 3 is here!

Join us as we dive into another real impact case study, designed to build your skills through practical insights and peer discussion.

📅 Session 3A
Wed, 29 April, 2–3 PM AEST

📅 Session 3B
Thurs, 30 April, 9–10 AM UK Time

Learn from real examples, connect with others, and strengthen how you develop and review impact case studies.

Sign up here for free: https://postly.app/4UtH

How do we make research truly heard, understood, and used?One powerful answer might be: we learn from great communicator...
14/04/2026

How do we make research truly heard, understood, and used?

One powerful answer might be: we learn from great communicators.

We’ve curated 9 TED Talks that offer practical lessons for strengthening research communication, from storytelling and structure to clarity, trust, and confidence.

Across these talks, a few themes stand out:
• Start with why your research matters
• Keep messages clear, focused, and memorable
• Use story and structure to guide understanding
• Pair evidence with human meaning
• Recognise that delivery, presence, and trust shape impact

Because research doesn’t create impact on its own, how we communicate it determines whether it travels beyond academia.

Explore the 9 TED Talks and reflect on how they might strengthen the way you share your own work.

Links to all TED Talk videos are in the comments.

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