Delivering Impact from Research A series of seminars, workshops and events to help you make the most of your research Jane Millar Pro Vice-Chancellor Research

Overview of presentation Impact – what, why and how? What is included in this Programme of events What support is available for delivering impact

What is economic and social impact? RCUK: “the demonstrable contribution that excellent research makes to society and the economy.” HEFCE: “any identifiable benefit to or positive influence on the economy, society, public policy or services, culture, the environment or quality of life.” making a demonstrable difference in a non-academic context

Benefits of research EconomicSocial Public policy & services HealthCulturalQuality of lifeInternationalEnvironmental Types of research impact – from HEFCE

Why do we need to show impact? 1.Public expenditure is precious … and the case for research needs to be made 2.Universities should contribute to economic & social life … and in our mission we stress ‘research of international excellence and impact’ 3.We need to demonstrate evidence of the outcomes and impact of research … and we have a good story to tell at Bath

Different audiences… Research Councils HEFCE Government The University All want to know what impact your research has had – and in the case of RCUK could potentially have

Benefits for Researchers Raise your profile Help secure future funding Meet future reporting requirements Promotion Raise interesting questions

How does research make an impact? Discoveries, publications, patents, IPs Research transfer Research outputs New or improved products / service/ process Research outcome Value - added improvement achieved Research impact Engagement with end users Linear model – but more complex in the real world Varies across disciplines – is more or less tangible Takes time – but there may be intermediate outcomes on the way Evidence – need to monitor and collect evidence for every stage Adapted from ATN, (2007) Australian Technology Network Response to RQFDAG Impact Working GroupAustralian Technology Network Response to RQFDAG Impact Working Group Research National & International Benefits

From UKIRC (2010) Knowledge Exchange between Academics Knowledge Exchange between Academics and the Business, Public and Third Sectors

Setsquared Changing Worlds, Oct 2010Changing Worlds

Examples of Impact at Changing Worlds Six of the 20 cases showcased from improvements in engine efficiency of Ford cars to work to improve the lives of the poorest in Bangladesh;engine efficiency of Ford cars improve the lives of the poorest in Bangladesh from a microwave based system that can treat a 5cm tumour in 5 minutes to work which has influenced billions of pounds of government spend;microwave based system that can treat a 5cm tumour in 5 minuteswhich has influenced billions of pounds of government spend from improved inhaled pharmaceuticals to treat respiratory diseases to changes in army training which have reduced medical discharges by more than 50 per cent. improved inhaled pharmaceuticalschanges in army training

Overview of presentation Impact – what, why and how? What is included in this Programme of events What support is available for delivering impact

Programme of Events Supported by the University’s EPSRC Knowledge Transfer Account Pizza with Impact – 8 th and 12 th April Lunchtime seminars – first Friday of the month –Pizza with IP – 6 th May –Pizza with Spin-outs – 3 rd June Researchers’ Conference – 19 th April Images of Research – 10 th May

Workshops including –Communicating your research to the public, 11 th April –Pathways to Impact, 4 th May –Applying for TSB funding, 25 th May –Communicating your research and its impact, 22 nd June –Also Media Relations, Communicating your research to business, Networking …

Overview of presentation Impact – what, why and how? What is included in this Programme of events What support is available for delivering impact

Bath Ventures – support for commercialising the results of researchBath Ventures Continuing Professional Development – support for staff engaging in CPD activityContinuing Professional Development Knowledge Transfer Partnerships – support in the drafting and submission of KTP proposals, appointing associates & post-award managementKnowledge Transfer Partnerships RD&C Team in RDSO - supporting academics and employers to generate and manage R&D projectsRD&C Team Support in University

Bath Ventures Provide support on commercial aspects Handle evaluation and protection of IP Allocate proof of concept funding to commercial projects Undertake licensing and new business creation

Continuing Professional Development We provide information, advice and guidance to those interested in developing new CPD courses (accredited or non- accredited) or in enhancing their portfolio of existing courses. We can offer help with: –Funding opportunities –CPD course costing –Market research –Marketing –Partnership arrangements with external organisations –Systems and procedures to facilitate CPD

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships …are a partnership between the University and a company to deliver a project What we do: Facilitating relationships with business partners delivering impact Assist with the KTP proposal process Advising and managing the recruitment process of KTP Associates Managing all aspects of post award project and financial administration What academic partner gets: Full support Research funding (REF) Flexible funds to support research Business/end user partnerships delivering impact

Research Development & Collaborations Team supporting the development of collaborative R&D bids managing the KTA, which aims to generate impact from EPSRC funded research, including KT Champion funding workshops – Pathways to Impact, European funding, Application surgeries

Contacts BV – Sean Smith, Matthew Butcher CPD – Suzanne Maxwell KTP – David Cockayne, Clive Bailey, Miles Davies RD&C – Denise Cooke, Jon Hunt, Sarah Jones, Ali Evans, David Allen and Gareth Buchanan Katy McKen