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Discover policy, track impact and find new ways to engage with policymakers
Discover policy, track impact and find new ways to engage with policymakers
How can you do the most comprehensive, transparent and well-structured systematic reviews?
Many guidance manuals - like the PRISMA protocol for systematic review - recommend incorporating grey literature in your analysis to ensure a more thorough and unbiased synthesis of evidence.
Many guidance manuals - like the PRISMA protocol for systematic review - recommend incorporating grey literature in your analysis to ensure a more thorough and unbiased synthesis of evidence.
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
How can you do the most comprehensive, transparent and well-structured systematic reviews?
Many guidance manuals - like the PRISMA protocol for systematic review - recommend incorporating grey literature in your analysis to ensure a more thorough and unbiased synthesis of evidence.
Many guidance manuals - like the PRISMA protocol for systematic review - recommend incorporating grey literature in your analysis to ensure a more thorough and unbiased synthesis of evidence.
How can you write an advanced search query *without* prior knowledge of boolean logic?
The answer is simple…
By using Overton’s advanced query builder.
The answer is simple…
By using Overton’s advanced query builder.
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
How can you write an advanced search query *without* prior knowledge of boolean logic?
The answer is simple…
By using Overton’s advanced query builder.
The answer is simple…
By using Overton’s advanced query builder.
Say hello to the new and IMPROVED Overton start page!
We’ve completely changed how users can construct searches on Overton and have made it easier to move between the Index and Engage platforms.
We’ve completely changed how users can construct searches on Overton and have made it easier to move between the Index and Engage platforms.
November 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Say hello to the new and IMPROVED Overton start page!
We’ve completely changed how users can construct searches on Overton and have made it easier to move between the Index and Engage platforms.
We’ve completely changed how users can construct searches on Overton and have made it easier to move between the Index and Engage platforms.
Want to learn how universities can build data-driven narratives that connect research to policy outcomes, strengthen reputation, and support funding proposals? Join us on December 8th at 11am EST for our FREE webinar: “Building your impact engine: from policy citations to competitive advantage.”
From Policy Citations to Proof of Impact: Overton Highlights Opportunity for U.S. Universities | Higher Ed Dive
Higher Education News
www.highereddive.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Want to learn how universities can build data-driven narratives that connect research to policy outcomes, strengthen reputation, and support funding proposals? Join us on December 8th at 11am EST for our FREE webinar: “Building your impact engine: from policy citations to competitive advantage.”
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A new, first of its kind, report from Springer Nature, in partnership with @overton.io, offers the most comprehensive picture yet of how academic research is influencing real-world policy tied to the #SDGs.
Explore the report here: spklr.io/63327BMYgH
🏛️ #policysky #SciPol
Explore the report here: spklr.io/63327BMYgH
🏛️ #policysky #SciPol
November 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A new, first of its kind, report from Springer Nature, in partnership with @overton.io, offers the most comprehensive picture yet of how academic research is influencing real-world policy tied to the #SDGs.
Explore the report here: spklr.io/63327BMYgH
🏛️ #policysky #SciPol
Explore the report here: spklr.io/63327BMYgH
🏛️ #policysky #SciPol
There’s still a few weeks left to apply for Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant. So hop to it! → www.overton.io/policy-impac...
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
There’s still a few weeks left to apply for Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant. So hop to it! → www.overton.io/policy-impac...
Meet the experts who can help you turn research impact into strategic advantage!
Funders and university leaders want evidence that research shapes real-world decisions — but many institutions still lack the infrastructure to track and communicate that influence effectively.
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Funders and university leaders want evidence that research shapes real-world decisions — but many institutions still lack the infrastructure to track and communicate that influence effectively.
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Meet the experts who can help you turn research impact into strategic advantage!
Funders and university leaders want evidence that research shapes real-world decisions — but many institutions still lack the infrastructure to track and communicate that influence effectively.
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Funders and university leaders want evidence that research shapes real-world decisions — but many institutions still lack the infrastructure to track and communicate that influence effectively.
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The UK recently updated their guide to academic engagement with government.
It's a key way for researchers to get inspired and find actionable approaches to contribute their expertise to policy.
Check out the link below for their suggestions 👇
www.gov.uk/government/p...
It's a key way for researchers to get inspired and find actionable approaches to contribute their expertise to policy.
Check out the link below for their suggestions 👇
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Routes for academic engagement with Government
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November 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The UK recently updated their guide to academic engagement with government.
It's a key way for researchers to get inspired and find actionable approaches to contribute their expertise to policy.
Check out the link below for their suggestions 👇
www.gov.uk/government/p...
It's a key way for researchers to get inspired and find actionable approaches to contribute their expertise to policy.
Check out the link below for their suggestions 👇
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Are you heading to the Evidence-Based Research Conference?
If you’re in Bergen, be sure to say hi to Helen Ellis and learn how Overton Index helps institutions and researchers track, evidence and grow their policy influence, while empowering decision makers to recognise and use good evidence.
If you’re in Bergen, be sure to say hi to Helen Ellis and learn how Overton Index helps institutions and researchers track, evidence and grow their policy influence, while empowering decision makers to recognise and use good evidence.
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Are you heading to the Evidence-Based Research Conference?
If you’re in Bergen, be sure to say hi to Helen Ellis and learn how Overton Index helps institutions and researchers track, evidence and grow their policy influence, while empowering decision makers to recognise and use good evidence.
If you’re in Bergen, be sure to say hi to Helen Ellis and learn how Overton Index helps institutions and researchers track, evidence and grow their policy influence, while empowering decision makers to recognise and use good evidence.
What do you need to consider when applying for research funding?
During our recent webinar collab with scientifyRESEARCH, Peter Kolarz shared his advice on how to approach funding applications — from understanding your project’s goals to aligning with the priorities of the funder.👇
During our recent webinar collab with scientifyRESEARCH, Peter Kolarz shared his advice on how to approach funding applications — from understanding your project’s goals to aligning with the priorities of the funder.👇
November 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
What do you need to consider when applying for research funding?
During our recent webinar collab with scientifyRESEARCH, Peter Kolarz shared his advice on how to approach funding applications — from understanding your project’s goals to aligning with the priorities of the funder.👇
During our recent webinar collab with scientifyRESEARCH, Peter Kolarz shared his advice on how to approach funding applications — from understanding your project’s goals to aligning with the priorities of the funder.👇
“What difference will this research make?”
When funders ask this, they want to see tangible strategies and concrete engagement plans for how you’d achieve impact.
So how can you show this?
When funders ask this, they want to see tangible strategies and concrete engagement plans for how you’d achieve impact.
So how can you show this?
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“What difference will this research make?”
When funders ask this, they want to see tangible strategies and concrete engagement plans for how you’d achieve impact.
So how can you show this?
When funders ask this, they want to see tangible strategies and concrete engagement plans for how you’d achieve impact.
So how can you show this?
Next week, Overton is heading to São Paulo for SNBU 2025, taking place 17–20 November.
Discover how your library can help researchers track the policy impact of their work and enhance their studies, with access to full-text indexed policy documents from around the world.
See you there!
Discover how your library can help researchers track the policy impact of their work and enhance their studies, with access to full-text indexed policy documents from around the world.
See you there!
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Next week, Overton is heading to São Paulo for SNBU 2025, taking place 17–20 November.
Discover how your library can help researchers track the policy impact of their work and enhance their studies, with access to full-text indexed policy documents from around the world.
See you there!
Discover how your library can help researchers track the policy impact of their work and enhance their studies, with access to full-text indexed policy documents from around the world.
See you there!
When it comes to winning grants, the strength of your research idea is important, but it’s not the only thing that matters.
You need to prove that your work has impact beyond academia.
Funding panels increasingly look for evidence of engagement, impact and policy relevance.
You need to prove that your work has impact beyond academia.
Funding panels increasingly look for evidence of engagement, impact and policy relevance.
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
When it comes to winning grants, the strength of your research idea is important, but it’s not the only thing that matters.
You need to prove that your work has impact beyond academia.
Funding panels increasingly look for evidence of engagement, impact and policy relevance.
You need to prove that your work has impact beyond academia.
Funding panels increasingly look for evidence of engagement, impact and policy relevance.
We’re back by popular demand with another Overton 101 webinar!
Join us THIS AFTERNOON (14:00-15:00 UK time) for our next Overton 101 webinar, introducing you to the Overton Index platform and the data that drives it.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us THIS AFTERNOON (14:00-15:00 UK time) for our next Overton 101 webinar, introducing you to the Overton Index platform and the data that drives it.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We’re back by popular demand with another Overton 101 webinar!
Join us THIS AFTERNOON (14:00-15:00 UK time) for our next Overton 101 webinar, introducing you to the Overton Index platform and the data that drives it.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us THIS AFTERNOON (14:00-15:00 UK time) for our next Overton 101 webinar, introducing you to the Overton Index platform and the data that drives it.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
We’re sleepless in Seattle…
Because we’re one day away from APPAM 2025!
Stop by booth 412 to learn how Overton can help you get a global view of the policy landscape.
Because we’re one day away from APPAM 2025!
Stop by booth 412 to learn how Overton can help you get a global view of the policy landscape.
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We’re sleepless in Seattle…
Because we’re one day away from APPAM 2025!
Stop by booth 412 to learn how Overton can help you get a global view of the policy landscape.
Because we’re one day away from APPAM 2025!
Stop by booth 412 to learn how Overton can help you get a global view of the policy landscape.
When you’re talking about impact, how you deliver and communicate it really matters…
So, what do you need to cover to ensure you effectively get your message across?
For our CEO, Euan Adie, you need to include 3 key components: goals, indicators and stories
To learn more, watch the video below. 👇
So, what do you need to cover to ensure you effectively get your message across?
For our CEO, Euan Adie, you need to include 3 key components: goals, indicators and stories
To learn more, watch the video below. 👇
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
When you’re talking about impact, how you deliver and communicate it really matters…
So, what do you need to cover to ensure you effectively get your message across?
For our CEO, Euan Adie, you need to include 3 key components: goals, indicators and stories
To learn more, watch the video below. 👇
So, what do you need to cover to ensure you effectively get your message across?
For our CEO, Euan Adie, you need to include 3 key components: goals, indicators and stories
To learn more, watch the video below. 👇
In a competitive funding landscape, showing and evidencing real-world impact matters more than ever. So, we’re gathering an expert panel to explore how institutions can develop infrastructure that allows them to track, communicate AND actively pursue impact.
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In a competitive funding landscape, showing and evidencing real-world impact matters more than ever. So, we’re gathering an expert panel to explore how institutions can develop infrastructure that allows them to track, communicate AND actively pursue impact.
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Think your work has the potential to expand our understanding of the policy landscape and how research influences it?
Fund your research by applying to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant!
www.overton.io/policy-impac...
Fund your research by applying to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant!
www.overton.io/policy-impac...
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Think your work has the potential to expand our understanding of the policy landscape and how research influences it?
Fund your research by applying to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant!
www.overton.io/policy-impac...
Fund your research by applying to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant!
www.overton.io/policy-impac...
The @financialtimes.com 'Business Schools with Impact' rankings are out!
We worked with the FT for a second year, providing policy citation data on the institutions influencing policymakers.
Learn more about our analysis here ⬇️
www.overton.io/news/overton...
We worked with the FT for a second year, providing policy citation data on the institutions influencing policymakers.
Learn more about our analysis here ⬇️
www.overton.io/news/overton...
Overton’s data used in Financial Times Business School rankings analysis
Overton’s policy citation data was recently used by the Financial Times (FT) for a second year as they examined the policy influence of institutions in their ranking of ‘Business Schools with Impact’.
www.overton.io
November 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The @financialtimes.com 'Business Schools with Impact' rankings are out!
We worked with the FT for a second year, providing policy citation data on the institutions influencing policymakers.
Learn more about our analysis here ⬇️
www.overton.io/news/overton...
We worked with the FT for a second year, providing policy citation data on the institutions influencing policymakers.
Learn more about our analysis here ⬇️
www.overton.io/news/overton...
Are you a researcher looking for your next policy engagement opportunity?
We may have one that fits your expertise to the letter. Take a look at some opportunities that have recently gone live on the Overton Engage platform:
We may have one that fits your expertise to the letter. Take a look at some opportunities that have recently gone live on the Overton Engage platform:
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Are you a researcher looking for your next policy engagement opportunity?
We may have one that fits your expertise to the letter. Take a look at some opportunities that have recently gone live on the Overton Engage platform:
We may have one that fits your expertise to the letter. Take a look at some opportunities that have recently gone live on the Overton Engage platform:
Who are the Brazilian researchers shaping public policy? 🇧🇷
A brand new report from Bori and Overton reveals how Brazilian scientists are turning evidence into action and driving real-world change!
🔗 Check our blog and explore the full report here: lnkd.in/e7rgMaP3
A brand new report from Bori and Overton reveals how Brazilian scientists are turning evidence into action and driving real-world change!
🔗 Check our blog and explore the full report here: lnkd.in/e7rgMaP3
November 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Who are the Brazilian researchers shaping public policy? 🇧🇷
A brand new report from Bori and Overton reveals how Brazilian scientists are turning evidence into action and driving real-world change!
🔗 Check our blog and explore the full report here: lnkd.in/e7rgMaP3
A brand new report from Bori and Overton reveals how Brazilian scientists are turning evidence into action and driving real-world change!
🔗 Check our blog and explore the full report here: lnkd.in/e7rgMaP3
What’s the difference between a free Overton Engage account and an institutional subscription? With a subscription, you get:
1️⃣ Tools for strategic engagement
2️⃣ Opportunity Matcher: now available to admins AND individual researchers!
3️⃣ Time-saving and customisable tools
4️⃣ Learning hub and support
1️⃣ Tools for strategic engagement
2️⃣ Opportunity Matcher: now available to admins AND individual researchers!
3️⃣ Time-saving and customisable tools
4️⃣ Learning hub and support
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
What’s the difference between a free Overton Engage account and an institutional subscription? With a subscription, you get:
1️⃣ Tools for strategic engagement
2️⃣ Opportunity Matcher: now available to admins AND individual researchers!
3️⃣ Time-saving and customisable tools
4️⃣ Learning hub and support
1️⃣ Tools for strategic engagement
2️⃣ Opportunity Matcher: now available to admins AND individual researchers!
3️⃣ Time-saving and customisable tools
4️⃣ Learning hub and support
Our new Overton Engage Opportunity Matcher feature helps researchers find funding calls, areas of research interest and collaboration opportunities that perfectly align to their expertise.
It gives researchers a clear path to impact.
Learn more here: www.overton.io/blog/the-opp...
It gives researchers a clear path to impact.
Learn more here: www.overton.io/blog/the-opp...
November 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Our new Overton Engage Opportunity Matcher feature helps researchers find funding calls, areas of research interest and collaboration opportunities that perfectly align to their expertise.
It gives researchers a clear path to impact.
Learn more here: www.overton.io/blog/the-opp...
It gives researchers a clear path to impact.
Learn more here: www.overton.io/blog/the-opp...
Hopefully you’ve heard about our new platform Overton Engage (for the uninitiated, it’s a database of policy engagement opportunities which helps experts share their knowledge with policymakers) 👀 🤌
Well, we've got some BIG news. We’re introducing a brand new feature and we’re pretty excited…
Well, we've got some BIG news. We’re introducing a brand new feature and we’re pretty excited…
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Hopefully you’ve heard about our new platform Overton Engage (for the uninitiated, it’s a database of policy engagement opportunities which helps experts share their knowledge with policymakers) 👀 🤌
Well, we've got some BIG news. We’re introducing a brand new feature and we’re pretty excited…
Well, we've got some BIG news. We’re introducing a brand new feature and we’re pretty excited…
We’re proud to have partnered with Sage to create the Sage Policy Profiles tool - built using Overton’s data and developed by our teams to help researchers understand and share their policy impact. You have until November 30th to enter their competition!
#SagePolicyProfiles #PoweredByOverton
#SagePolicyProfiles #PoweredByOverton
The Sage Policy Profiles contest is live! Share your most surprising policy citation for a chance to win $500.
How to enter:
🔹Register for Sage Policy Profiles
🔹Find your most surprising policy citation
🔹 Submit via our contest form by Nov 30 (T&Cs apply)
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WNaDJi
How to enter:
🔹Register for Sage Policy Profiles
🔹Find your most surprising policy citation
🔹 Submit via our contest form by Nov 30 (T&Cs apply)
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WNaDJi
November 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We’re proud to have partnered with Sage to create the Sage Policy Profiles tool - built using Overton’s data and developed by our teams to help researchers understand and share their policy impact. You have until November 30th to enter their competition!
#SagePolicyProfiles #PoweredByOverton
#SagePolicyProfiles #PoweredByOverton