Research impact for public good webinar series
An online webinar series that explores how researchers can achieve impact through policy and public engagement.
This webinar series follows the successful Impact through culture change webinar series, with a renewed focus on how researchers can plan for and achieve meaningful impact through policy and public engagement.
The series features speakers from academia, government, the media, the creative industries, and beyond, who share insights on how research can translate into real-world benefits. Each session includes a live Q&A, providing attendees with the opportunity to connect directly with the experts. Recorded episodes will be uploaded to Figshare and linked below, under "Our latest episodes".
The Research impact for public good webinar series will return in 2026. Keep an eye on this page for updates.
Our latest episodes
How relationality can improve our research impact
Associate Professor Peter Saxton (School of Population Health) discussed how relationality can improve our research impact, exploring useful data, collaboration and trust, framing and research translation, and social licence in public health research.
Making research 'policy-ready'
Tim Ng, Strategic Economic Adviser and former Chief Economist at the Treasury, joined us to offer a practitioner's perspective on how researchers can better inform decisions under time pressure, shifting priorities, and knowledge gaps.
A front row seat: Lessons learned at the intersection of science, policy, and politics
Dame Juliet Gerrard, Professor at the University of Auckland and former Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor, joined us to reflect on the lessons learned and offer insights from her time at the intersection of science, policy and politics.
Socially inclusive stakeholder analysis: Introducing the 3i framework
Professor Eric Jensen, CEO and Research Director of the Institute for Methods Innovation, discussed the 3i analysis approach to inclusive stakeholder analysis – examining relevant parties through interests, influence and impact.
Beyond good intentions: Designing ethical research impact
Dr Wade Kelly, Senior Lecturer in the Researcher Development Academy at Deakin University, joined us to discuss the ethical dimensions of generating and evaluating research impact.
The research is clear, why aren't things changing?
Ceridwyn Roberts, science communicator and Fellow of the Office of the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor, joined us to look at how mission-led science communication and engagement go beyond simply explaining research.
Putting inequality on the agenda: Successes and failures
Max Rashbrooke, a Wellington-based writer and senior research fellow (adjunct) at Victoria University's School of Government, discussed his latest insights and research on economic inequality.
How are policy decisions made?
Sir Ashley Bloomfield, former Director-General of Health and professor in the University of Auckland's School of Public Health, shared insights on policy-making from his 25 years of public sector experience.
Fast track your impact
A recorded session held by international expert in research impact, Professor Mark Reed, on practical research impact tools.
Has the tide turned towards responsible metrics in research?
A recorded session held by international expert in research impact, Professor James Wilsdon, on the opportunities and problems of research metrics.
Contact
To subscribe or for any enquiries, email researchimpact@auckland.ac.nz.