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Learn to generate impact from your research.

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One hour with invited speakers.

A webinar is a live online session on a specific research impact topic. Each session pairs an invited speaker with an experienced FTI facilitator who hosts the hour. You will hear practical guidance, see real-world examples, and have the chance to ask questions.

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60 minutesOne focused hour

Led by researchersA guest speaker + an FTI facilitator

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Upcoming webinars

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All times shown in UK time. Webinars are free events.

12November 2026Thursday16:00–17:00 UK time

Impact trainingFreeLive online

Becoming an agent of transformational change

Guest speakerProf. Ioan FazeyProfessor, University of York

9December 2026Wednesday09:30–10:30 UK time

Policy engagementFreeLive online

Infographics that travel: Designing visuals to influence policy

Guest speakerDr Stacey McCormackScientific graphic designer, Visual Knowledge Design

217 seats registeredof 400

21January 2027Thursday16:00–17:00 UK time

Impact trainingFreeLive online

Engaged research that delivers: Practical design, fair process, and usable evidence of impact

Guest speakerProf. Richard HollimanProfessor of Engaged Research, The Open University

18February 2027Thursday10:00–11:00 UK time

EvaluationFreeLive online

Transformation-focused evaluation: Designing and embedding evaluation that catalyses system change

Guest speakerDr Sam BucktonResearcher, University of York

Who you learn from

Active researchers and invited experts.

Webinars are led by the people whose books and methods define the field, joined by invited speakers who bring practical, real-world experience. You are learning from researchers who do this work.

Prof. Mark Reed

Author, The Research Impact Handbook

Lead facilitator

A globally cited, transdisciplinary researcher on Clarivate's Highly Cited list and author of four books on research impact, productivity and influencing policy.

10,000+

researchers trained

250+

publications

Prof. Ioan Fazey

Professor, University of York

Guest speaker

Ioan is a Professor in Social Dimensions of Environment and Change in the Department of Environment and Geography at the University of York. He has a background in both the sciences and social sciences, and he is passionate about learning how we can support beneficial transformations and overcome the human-nature separation.

peer-reviewed publications

continents

Dr Stacey McCormack

Scientific graphic designer, Visual Knowledge Design

Guest speaker

Dr McCormack is a scientific graphic designer and communicator whose work uses a visual approach to knowledge creation and dissemination. After earning her PhD in Quantitative Antarctic Science in 2015, she founded the international scientific graphic design company, Visual Knowledge, to help researchers and organisations translate their knowledge into visually appealing, understandable formats. Now spanning over 26 countries, she specialises in a collaborative approach to design and science communication.

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Where webinars fit

Step to take your research further.

Webinars help you get started on your own path towards research impact. When you want to go further, explore masterclasses and workshops.

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