Live workshop
Developing a REF2029 impact case study
Understand the essentials of REF impact case study development
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
Even strong research with genuine real-world effects can score poorly in the REF when researchers lack a clear understanding of the rules of the game
This practical workshop introduces the core expectations of high-scoring REF2029 impact case studies. It is designed for researchers and professional staff who need a clear, reliable grounding in how impact is most effectively developed, presented and evidenced within the REF framework. This includes a walk-through of the Fast Track Impact model for conducting ethical, evidence-based testimonial interviews, and showing how best to deploy testimonial evidence in your impact case study. The session explains what underpins high and low scores, how significance and reach are most effectively demonstrated and how to structure a case study that makes a clear, defensible link between underpinning research and claimed impact. You will work through the essential building blocks of a strong submission and leave with a shared understanding of what REF panels expect and how to meet those expectations. This introductory training course is designed to support researchers who are still in the process of developing their complete impact case study drafts.
What you'll walk away with
A clear research-based understanding of expectations for REF impact case studies.
Confidence in structuring an impact case study that aligns with REF guidance and panel expectations.
Practical guidance on linking impacts to underpinning research in a clear and credible way.
Awareness of common weaknesses that reduce scores, and how to avoid them.
Improvements in your impact case study and evidencing plans.
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)
Popular
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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