Making an Impact 2024: Sessions open to external audiences
Making an Impact is the University of Liverpool’s annual flagship programme of development opportunities for staff. Each year, various sessions are open to external audiences. See below for details of these events exploring knowledge exchange and research impact.
View the full collection of Open Sessions for Making an Impact by clicking here.
All times of live sessions indicated are BST, and therefore non-UK based colleagues are advised to double-check their local time using https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
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Session |
Date and time (UK) |
Session format |
Session type |
Booking link |
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Annual Impact Accelerator Account Showcase Join us to discover the amazing impact made possible thorough IAA projects while networking with prospective future collaborators. |
14 May 11:00-13:15 |
In-person |
Showcase |
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Keynote: Building research collaborations & delivering research impact with SumDU Dr. Kostyantyn I. Kyrychenko, Rector’s Assistant for International Relations and Head of the International Affairs Department at Sumy State University, will share how the twinning initiative between University of Liverpool and Sumy State University has led to research collaborations and how Sumy State delivers impact in their research. |
16 May 09:30-10:13 |
Hyflex* |
Keynote |
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From Liverpool to impact AI and its impact on the workforce Technology is at the centre of what is done at PwC, including AI. This session will explore recent AI trends and its impact on workforce and skills. |
20 May 12:00-13:00 |
Online |
Masterclass |
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Your research profile: How to maximise impact with metrics Discover the power of researcher profiles, metrics, and responsible metric use to maximise your impact |
22 May 14:30-15:15 |
Online |
Masterclass |
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Enhancing research through reproducibility and openness An introduction to the reproducibility crisis, open research practices and the UK reproducibility network |
23 May 09:30-10:30 |
Online |
Masterclass |
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Policy briefings: How to create a briefing to engage with a policy audience This workshop will guide researchers through how to produce targeted policy briefings with potential to generate genuine impact |
23 May 13:00-14:00 |
Online | Masterclass | |
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Responsible and relevant research in the Global South: What does it take? This session features researchers from the Global South who will discuss what is needed for meaningful partnerships and relevant research |
23 May 15:00-16:30 |
Online | Panel + Q&A | Click here to book |
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Postdoc skillls: How to use them in and beyond academia Join us in our former postdocs panel session to hear how skills gained and grown as PGRs & postdocs are used in and beyond academia |
24 May 10:00-11:00 |
Online | Panel + Q&A | Click here to book |
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Unlocking Opportunities: Building an Effective Outreach Strategy In this workshop, you will gain insights on crafting effective outreach strategies |
24 May 13:30-16:00 |
Online | Workshop | Click here to book |
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Working collaboratively to create impactful research Join a panel discussion and hear about the research collaborations between University of Liverpool and Sumy State University (SumDU) |
5 June 09:30-10:30 |
Online | Panel + Q&A | Click here to book |
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Keynote: Creative collaborations; developing Knowledge Quarter Liverpool In this session, Professor Anthony Hollander, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research and Impact, will talk to Colin Sinclair, CEO of Sciontec / Knowledge Quarter Liverpool, about the impact that development has had on bringing opportunities for research partnerships and collaborations to this city. They will also discuss how these opportunities have led to cutting edge research and share wisdom on how researchers can take advantage of these. |
6 June 10:00-11:30 |
Hyflex* | Keynote | Click here to book |
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Thrive Together: Reshaping Collaboration Join this workshop in unlocking the power of collaboration and diversity in research —empowering all collaborators for thriving future! |
7 June 13:30-15:00 |
In-person | Workshop | Click here to book |
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Keynote: International collaboration and partnerships for global impact Professor Tariq Ali, PVC for Global Engagement will talk about international research collaboration and partnerships for global impact |
13 June 12:30-14:00 |
Hyflex* | Keynote | Click here to book |
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From Liverpool to Impact Career Stories Hear from UoL graduates about their varied careers and how they have transitioned between and beyond academia |
14 June 11:00-12:30 |
In-person | Panel + Q&A | Click here to book |
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Three Minute Thesis Competition Hear from PGRs across all faculties explain the impact of their research in three minutes and vote for who will represent the University at the national competition! The event will provide a number of opportunities for conversation, networking, fostering connections, celebrating and supporting the research of our PGR Community. It will also include an exciting masterclass on 'The Art of the Q&A' |
19 June 11:00-14:30 |
In-person | Presentations + community building | Click here to book |
* Available to attend in person for University of Liverpool staff and PGRs, available as a livestream for external audiences.
Joining a session
Joining details will be sent 2 days and also 2 hours before the session begins to the email address you registered with.
Resources
Many resources linked to the programme can be accessed in the Making an Impact Resources area.