Research impact and engagement

Foundations of research impact

Key concepts, types of impact, and why it matters, along with practical guidance on how to plan for research impact, and real-world examples.

Mapping pathways to impact

Learn how to use tools such as stakeholder mapping and logic models to plan for impact from the outset of your research project.

Engagement for impact

Understanding how to engage with the community, the public, policymakers or industry is key to enabling potential impact.

Capturing and evidencing your impact

Choose meaningful indicators to track your research impact and see real-world change.

Communicating your research impact

Tailor your communication for diverse audiences, build trust and demonstrate the real-world value of your research.

Research impact in funding applications

Writing research impact sections in MBIE, HRC, and Marsden funding applications.

Specialist support and training for impactful research

Access a support network of specialist staff for research impact-related training, guidance and events.

Impact through culture change webinars

Explore how to achieve impact through changing research culture and different engagement methodologies.

Research impact for public good webinar series

An online webinar series that explores how researchers can achieve impact through policy and public engagement.

Impact stories

A series of short videos that showcase how researchers at the University of Auckland plan for real-world impact.

Introduction to research impact