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Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · May 8

Ready to elevate your impact? Join The Impact Catalyst Program —a transformative 12-month journey for impact practitioners in the UK.

Grab the early bird rate for just £1000 – limited time only!

Secure your spot today! researchimpactacademy.com/2025-ttt-uk/

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Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 6h

Hearing from our Impact Catalyst Program graduates reminds us why it’s more than just training; it’s transforming how we support research impact in our institutions.

Join us 20-21 November at Conference Aston, Birmingham, UK.

Grab this early bird rate before it ends on 15th Oct: postly.app/3rDc

Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 3d

Napkin AI turns written content into diagrams, charts & illustrations. But is it a game-changer for presentations—or just another tool?

Read our thoughts on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

#RIATechSpotlight #NapkinAI #researchimpact #impactacademy #AI #AItool

Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 7d

Thanks to everyone who joined today’s Impact SkillBuilder Q&A with Arne Smolders! The recording will be sent to registrants with 1-week access.

Members get full access anytime. Learn more here: researchimpactacademy.com/membership/

#researchimpact #impactacademy #ImpactSkillbuilder

Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 9d

Formative evaluation = feedback in real time.

Learn how it helps improve programs, products, and activities before they’re complete, spotting strengths, fixing weaknesses, and reducing risks.

Watch Now: youtu.be/cbb3hPo0VDM

#researchimpact #TerminologyTuesday #impactacademy

Formative Evaluation Explained: Improving Programs Before They’re Finalised

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Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 9d

Join our Live Q&A with Arne Smolders from AcademicLabs in a relaxed, interactive Q&A session.

No formal presentations. Just practical advice, real talk and community connection.

Wednesday 1 October at 5pm AEST.

Register now for free: postly.app/45mm

#ImpactSkillbuilder

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Impact Ignite 2025 - UK @impactignite2025.com · 22d

Introducing our speakers for Plenary Session 1A: Innovative practices, strategies, tools or solutions

Explore cutting-edge practices and breakthrough tools shaping the future of research impact.

Join us at Impact Ignite 2025 (25–26 Nov, UK).

Register today: impactignite2025.com

#ImpactIgnite

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Impact Ignite 2025 - UK @impactignite2025.com · 15d

Exciting announcement!

@niftyfoxcreative.bsky.social is the Closing Panel Session Sponsor at Impact Ignite 2025.

Alongside their sponsorship, Nifty Fox will take the stage with a special spotlight opportunity, sharing insights and sparking ideas.

Register now: impactignite2025.com

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Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 13d

Keen to engage further with Arne? Join our live interactive Q&A with Arne on Wed, 1 Oct at 5pm AEST.

Drop your questions in the comments or DM if you can’t attend.

Register now! researchimpactacademy.com/impact-skill...

#researchimpact #impactacademy #ImpactSkillbuilder

Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 14d

Catalyst graduate Cindy Koelman van Doornik broadened her expertise in impact through the program.

You can do so too. Join us on 20–21 Nov 2025 at Conference Aston, Birmingham, UK.

Learn more and register: researchimpactacademy.com/2025-ttt-uk/

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Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 15d

Great ideas often stay stuck in the lab, and finding the right partner is hard.

Learn how to change that in 1 minute in this #ImpactSkillBuilder Tutorial with Arne Smolders from AcademicLabs (@arnesmolders.bsky.social).

Live now on the RIA YouTube channel: youtu.be/Xqe6zqShOyw

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Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 16d

What does “exploitation” mean in research? Spoiler: It’s all about turning findings into real-world impact!

Watch it here: youtu.be/yJL3aHwVnkM

#ResearchImpact #HorizonEurope #TerminologyTuesday #impactacademy

What Does “Exploitation” Mean in Research? | Horizon Europe & Research Impact Explained

YouTube video by Research Impact Academy

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Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 16d

Struggling with the #NHMRC Leadership section? Many applicants miss key opportunities to showcase their impact.

In our latest blog, we share the top 5 mistakes to avoid and how to make your application stand out.

Read more: researchimpactacademy.com/blog/the-top...

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Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 21d

Join @arnesmolders.bsky.social
for a hands-on demo of AcademicLabs’ AI-powered workflows that fast-track research collaborations.

Watch Arne’s tutorial on our YouTube channel on 24 Sept.

Join our live Q&A on 1 Oct at 5pm AEST.
researchimpactacademy.com/impact-skill...

#ImpactSkillBuilder

Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 22d

Do you want unlimited access to this year's #RISummit sessions and more?

Enjoy all the Summit for the past decade, webinars, and exclusive content for a whole year!

Grab this offer before it ends on 30th September. researchimpactsummit.com/ris25-member...

#researchimpact #membership

Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 23d

Feel like there aren’t enough professional development opportunities in impact? #ImpactSkillBuilder is designed for you!

@arnesmolders.bsky.social will demo how to go from idea to collab in 1 min.

Watch Sept 24 on YouTube and join the live Q&A Oct 1:
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Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 23d

What is engaged research? It’s more than a method—it’s a movement.

In this week’s #TerminologyTuesday, discover how engaged research puts people at the heart of research for real-world impact.

Watch it here: youtu.be/QTVkU4Q5rKs

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#impactacademy #engagedresearch

What is Engaged Research?

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Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 24d

Transcribing meetings, interviews, or focus groups can be tedious and time-consuming, but Otter.ai is here to help!

But is it a genuine time-saver or just another transcription app?

Check out our thoughts on LinkedIn: tinyurl.com/t3mnm2me

#RIATechSpotlight #OtterAI #AItool #AI #transcript

Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 27d

Meet our September Impact SkillBuilder guest: Arne Smolders (@arnesmolders.bsky.social), CEO of AcademicLabs!

Catch his tutorial on turning ideas into research collabs—live Sept 24 on YouTube.

Register free for the Q&A: researchimpactacademy.com/impact-skill...

#researchimpact #ImpactSkillbuilder

Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · 28d

Do you want unlimited access to this year's #RISummit sessions and more? With our special offer, all the Summit sessions for the past 10 years, webinars, and exclusive content for a whole year!

Grab this offer before it ends on 30th September.
researchimpactsummit.com/ris25-member...

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Impact Ignite 2025 - UK @impactignite2025.com · Sep 9

Live podcast at #ImpactIgnite2025!

Curious about how your colleagues got into the wonderful world of research impact?

Join us for a special live recording of the @researchadjacent.bsky.social podcast with host Sarah McLusky.

📅 25–26 Nov, Novotel Southampton

Register now at impactignite2025.com

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Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · Sep 9

Not all research impact is positive. Sometimes it’s Grimpact (grim + impact).

This week’s #TerminologyTuesday breaks down what it means and why it matters for researchers, funders, and policymakers.

Watch it here: youtu.be/_zMiHrjb1i8

#ResearchImpact #Grimpact

What is Grimpact? The Dark Side of Research Impact Explained

YouTube video by Research Impact Academy

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Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · Sep 9

Congratulations to our #RISummit 2025 Raffle Winners!
They won a Gold Research Impact Academy Membership, unlocking access to 10 years' worth of Summit sessions & exclusive resources.

You can also be an RIA member. Grab this offer before it ends on 30th Sep.
researchimpactsummit.com/ris25-member...

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Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · Sep 8

A huge thank you for being part of this year’s #RISummit and our 10-year celebration!

Tell us, how was your experience? Share it with us by completing the survey.
Scan the QR code or visit this link: info.researchimpactacademy.com/widget/surve...

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Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · Sep 5

Have you been watching the Research Impact Summit? If so, what's been your biggest learning or favourite speaker/insight?

Today is the last chance to watch it for Free!

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Research Impact Academy @researchimpactacademy.com · Sep 4

The Impact Catalyst Program is designed to equip research professionals with the tools and strategies to create meaningful, measurable impact.

New city. Same dates. Exceptional transformative experience.

Don’t miss out. Secure your place today: researchimpactacademy.com/2025-ttt-uk/

Impact Practitioner Training (The Impact Catalyst Program UK)

Join our Impact Practitioner Training. A transformative journey with The Impact Catalyst Program for Research Support Professionals in the UK.

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