A starter’s guide to socio-economic impact of research

Cluster

Research and Valorisation

Target Group

(post)doctoral researchers, no previous knowledge required

Teachers

Stefan Meysman - Alexis Dewaele - Floor Verhaeghe - Charlotte Prové - Esther De Smet

Content

Participants will be introduced to the concept of (socio-economic) impact of research from a local and global perspective.

• They will discover how this concept might apply to their research strategy and goals, and what Ghent University provides by way of information and support.
• They will dive into the practicalities of planning for impact.
• They will be handed the essential building blocks such as performing a stakeholder analysis, identifying specific and feasible impact targets, introducing a flipped approach to the research process, mapping out impact pathways, and developing a communication strategy.

Objectives

Ghent University wants its researchers to become impact literate and its research to have an impact on society.

Training method

Two half days of interactive workshop mixing peer learning with expert advice. Some preparatory reading will be required. Please come along ready to contribute and participate fully.

Time schedule and venue

Registration

• First semester: follow this link for the registration and waiting list.
• Second semester: follow this link for the registration and waiting list.

Your registration will be confirmed by separate e-mail from the Doctoral Schools. Cancellation of your registration can only be performed by sending an email to doctoralschools@ugent.be.

Registration fee

Free of charge for Doctoral School members. 

• The no show policy applies. 

Number of participants

Minimum 15, maximum 25

Language

English

Evaluation method

100% participation. 

After successful participation, the Doctoral Schools will add this course to your curriculum in Oasis. Please note that this takes up to one to two months after completion of the course.