This book will help you fast track the impact of your research, no matter what career stage or discipline you are in. Prof Reed's evidence-based, relational approach delivers significant, wide reaching and lasting impacts. The book is based on principles that emerged from a decade of research on the generation, sharing and application of knowledge, and has been used to train researchers around the world. Packed full of practical tips and case studies, this book will inspire and equip you with the skills and confidence you need to embed impact in your research.
Mark Reed is Professor of Socio-Technical Innovation at Newcastle University and Research Manager for an international charity. He is a recognized international expert in impact research with >100 publications, and has won awards for the impact of his research.
"This is the definitive A-Z of research impact. Essential reading for anyone involved in research today."
Dr Katharine Reibig, Researcher Development, University of Stirling
"I would recommend this book to any who wants to get better at delivering impact. As well as a good read, the book is also, in a slightly ‘meta’ twist, a case study of impactful research in its own right."
Steven Hill, Head of Research Policy, Higher Education Funding Council for England
"Based on evidence and written with a personal touch, the Research Impact Handbook is your own mentor who explains the why and the how, with many practical resources which can be implemented right away to start making a positive impact on the world."
Bec Colvin, PhD student, University of Queensland, Australia
"As an influential scholar in his own field, Prof Reed maps the research-to-impact terrain with integrity, and I recommend his book as a must-read guide for any researcher seeking to create impact."
Prof Liz Stokoe, Professor of Social Interaction & Associate Dean for Research, Social, Political & Geographical Sciences, Loughborough University
“This book will help you think radically about how your research can be used in ways you have probably never considered before, so you can achieve impact without distracting you from your PhD”.
Grant Campbell, PhD student, James Hutton Institute & Cranfield University
"This important volume clearly outlines the steps to create impact. Mark Reed is an inspiring communicator and has in-depth working knowledge at the science-policy-society interface."
Professor Aletta Bonn, German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research, Halle-Jena-Leipzig
“Refreshingly, this book is not about ‘value for money’ for ‘the taxpayer’ but about making the world a better place."
Dr Catherine Manthorpe, Head of the Research Office, University of Hertfordshire.
"This book is just what all researchers new to impact need. Mark Reed's approach to impact is grounded, considered, effective and yet humble and easy to follow."
Ged Hall, Senior Training and Development Officer, University of Leeds
"This book contains a wealth of practical advice on how to increase the impact of your research. It is likely to become a staple reference for research and impact offices worldwide."
Simon Kerridge, Director of Research ServicesUniversity of Kent and Chair of the Association of Research Managers and Administrators (ARMA)