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Developing a high-scoring REF2029 impact case study
Refine your impact case study to maximize REF scores
Online or in person, dates to suit your schedule
Hands-on training for your team to apply practical guidance and tools
Up to 90 participants
Impact case studies that meet REF requirements often fall short of the highest scores because their evidence, evaluation and impact narratives are not sufficiently robust to demonstrate exceptional reach and significance
Building on the essentials, this practical workshop gives you the skills to design and write impact case studies that meet REF criteria for significance and reach. You will learn how to map impacts to research, select and present evidence convincingly, and avoid common pitfalls that lower scores. Using detailed analysis of high- and low-scoring examples, you will leave with a clear understanding of what assessors look for and how to deliver it. This advanced training course is designed to researchers who already have a (nearly) complete impact case study draft, and who are now working on refining and improving both the way the impact case study is written and the supporting evidence to maximize scores.
What you'll walk away with
A deeper understanding of how to evidence impact convincingly against REF criteria.
Practical tools for developing and using theory of change to support impact claims.
Advanced strategies for selecting, prioritizing and presenting high-quality evidence.
Proven structure for writing effective case studies.
Clear guidance on moving from a compliant case study to one that meets the highest REF standards.
Your group booking includes:
The workshop slides in a format that supports later reference and practical use.
Access to resources to support case study development.
Curated responses to participant questions after the session.
Choose your format
Rapid session
(1.5 hours) £ 1,390 per cohort
- Focused on the most essential guidance
- Includes plenary discussion and a brief applied activity
- Quickly builds capacity and introduces practical tools
- Ideal for team training when time is especially limited
- Up to 90 participants (from £15 per person)
Half-day session
(3 hours) £ 2,490 per cohort
- Focused on in-depth practical guidance
- Includes guided individual and group work to apply key skills
- Develops practical skills through hands-on practice
- Ideal for teams ready to move to active application
- Up to 90 participants (from £28 per person)
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Full-day session
(6 hours) £ 4,890 per cohort
- Focused on advanced, detailed practical guidance
- Includes extended practical activities and detailed examples
- Builds advanced skills and supports applying insights to current and future work
- Suggested: Split over two days
- Up to 90 participants (from £54 per person)
This is a VAT-exempt educational service provided by a non-profit, charitable organization.
We can deliver in person across the UK,
with growing international availability
We can deliver in person across the UK, with growing international availability
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