Session Resources

We have collated resources under identified themes to help in further supporting and extending the experience of Making an Impact.

Making an Impact 2024 Embedding Week (27th - 31st May 2024)

This week is an opportunity to review the resources from the sessions that have been delivered so far as part of Making an Impact 2024. We have also curated some suggested resources for you to review that will support your engagement with this programme.

We encourage you to use the Self-Reflection logs we have developed for you to consider how you will use what you have learnt in your day-to-day work and reflect on your wellbeing.

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Tuesday 28th May

Entrepreneurships and Partnerships:

James Bond and surgical innovation - solve a problem don't design a product

Hear Dr Jonathan Sackier discuss his career and insights into working as an entrepreneur.

You can also listen to his podcast where he and his friend, Dr Nigel Guest, tackle topics impacting all aspects of your health and provide insights in to what doctors really talk about! http://www.jointhedocs.com 

Why Commercialise? Benefits, impact and research dollars (MWS access required)

Watch Liverpool’s Enterprise Team discuss research commercialisation: policies, processes, benefits & resources.

Work through this resource: How can you identify collaboration opportunities (download the accessible version)

Wednesday 29th May

Collaborating and Engaging:

Am I an Exporter? Working with International Collaborators (MWS login required)

Anyone working with international collaborators could potentially be an exporter of controlled ‘Items’. This session explains how the law applies to your work.

Work through this resource: Human Factors in Innovation (download the accessible version)

Thursday 30th May

Communicating and Presenting Yourself:

How to enhance your LinkedIn profile and learn savvy networking strategies to propel your career

Watch this video and explore the associated resources to learn how to enhance your LinkedIn presence & career opportunities with online strategies.

How to Leverage Generative AI Tools for LinkedIn

Linkedin Profile Worksheet and Before After Examples

LinkedIn 10 point checklist

Friday 31st May

Public Engagement:

Using artificial intelligence in engagement and impact (MWS access required)

Watch this video to understand the basics of artificial intelligence and how to use it as a tool for public engagement.

Listen to this podcast to hear about how to get your research the audience it deserves