Summer of Research: Sussex Impact Days

Discover how you can engage with open research practices in your work and study to achieve engagement and impact.

Sussex Impact Days

Tuesday 18 June from 9:15 until 17:00

University of Sussex Campus

The Sussex Impact Days are an annual event of activities designed to help you have greater impact in your work.


Welcome and keynote

Tuesday 18 June from 9:15 until 11:00

University of Sussex Campus

Join us for morning refreshments and a chance to meet research impact support teams, followed by a keynote session.


What is impact, why does it matter, and how to incorporate it into your funding bids

Tuesday 18 June from 11:00 until 12:00

University of Sussex Campus

The RQI and Research Development teams will intro research impact, why it matters in UK Higher Education and ways to incorporate it into funding bids.


Let’s talk about impact: meet your impact support teams from across Sussex

Tuesday 18 June from 12:00 until 14:00

University of Sussex Campus

In this interactive session you will get a chance to meet teams from across Sussex who support impact.


Does research still matter in public policy? An (honest) external perspective

Tuesday 18 June from 14:00 until 15:00

University of Sussex Campus

Facilitated session with Policy@Sussex and an external speaker who will provide their perspective on how research fits into public policy.


What does impact success look like? A roundtable discussion

Tuesday 18 June from 15:00 until 16:00

University of Sussex Campus

This roundtable will explore impact from multiple perspectives, asking what impact success looks like in different contexts.


Research Culture and Research Impact Awards Showcase

Tuesday 18 June from 16:00 until 17:00

University of Sussex Campus

Join us to hear about the exciting work that is leading to impact across Sussex from the Awards shortlisted applicants.


Sussex Impact Days

Wednesday 19 June from 8:30 until 17:30

University of Sussex Campus

The Sussex Impact Days are an annual event of activities designed to help you have greater impact in your work.


Welcome refreshments and Keynote: Regionality and impact: the case for consortia

Wednesday 19 June from 8:30 until 10:00

University of Sussex Campus

Phil Ward, director of Eastern Arc, will speak about the value and opportunities of impact and engagement that comes from consortium working.


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