Impact and knowledge exchange

The Impact team has oversight for the development and delivery of research impact knowledge exchange activities, liaising with a diverse range of stakeholders across and outside the University to maximise the impact of Open University research.

The team plays a critical part in preparation activities for the University’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) and the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) and can assist Faculties and Institutes to develop a university approach to impact as well as providing some practical tools and support with the aim of helping academics develop their skills and understand how to recognise, capture and communicate non-academic impact.

Information about planning for impact can be found on our Public Engagement intranet page (internal link only)
Impact statements/Pathways to Impact are available on request from the Research and Enterprise Office
Guidance for reporting impact can be found on the Outputs and Outcomes intranet page (internal only)