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Research is credible and has real-world benefits when you engage with those affected by and interested in it.

Start by asking what successful impact and engagement would look like in your project. Then consider what outputs, actions and resources are needed to realise your plans. The prompts below are not exhaustive; they are designed to get you thinking. The accompanying resources offer tips and examples to support your planning.

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1. Outcome What does successful engagement and impact look like in your project?

Thinking about the big picture, what effects do you want to achieve by applying this principle to your project?

2. Outputs How will you deliver your outcome?

What processes will you need to incorporate to reach your outcome? How will each contribute to – and demonstrate progress towards – your outcome?

3. Activities What actions are needed to deliver your outputs?

What day-to-day activities will get you to your outputs? How will you ensure they are equitable and responsible in practice?

4. Inputs What financial, human and material resources will you need to deliver your activities?

Who, what, where, when?

Engagement and impact

Engagement means connecting with people who care about or are affected by your research. From sharing information to co-producing the research, at every level, working with others and introducing your work beyond universities can make real-world changes: it can have impact.

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Engagement and impact

Research is credible and has real-world benefits when you engage with those affected by and interested in it.

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