EARMAimpact is an active community of expert practitioners specialising in many aspects of research impact support. The main purpose of this thematic group is to provide a forum for knowledge-sharing and collaboration. We aim to increase impact literacy and enhance the socio-economic impact of research-driven organisations while caring for the mental wellbeing of the professionals involved (and having fun).
New Core Group and Working Groups for EARMAimpact
During an intense yet convivial meeting in Brussels on November 28, 2024, the EARMAimpact baton was passed to the next Core Group generation, which will look after the vision, mission, and activities of the thematic group for the coming two years.
New Core Group members:
- Áine Mhic Thaidhg (University of Galway)
- Anabel Sanchez (CREAF)
- Anja Smykowski (UMCG)
- Anna Raask (KTH)
- Beth McEvoy (Queen’s University Belfast)
- Craig Aaen-Stockdale (BI Norwegian Business School)
- Emma Siddall (Trinity College Dublin)
- Esther De Smet (Ghent University)
- Filippo Turrini (Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele)
- Hana Owsiankova (Palacky University in Olomouc)
- Katarzyna Walczyk-Matuszyk (Institute of Fundamental Technological Research PAS)
- Kirsi Ojutkangas (University of Oulu)
- Paolo Marizza (Veneto Institute of Molecular Medicine)
- Tatiana Costa (alma science)
- Co-chair: Andreas Westermoen (Bergen University)
- Co-chair: Bastien C. Hualpa (Leitat Barcelona)
- Co-chair: Karina Kössler (Eurac Research)
A Sounding Board has also been established to offer advice and feedback.
- Avni Misra (RMIT University Australia)
- Harald Hasler-Sheetal (ICES Denmark)
- Jan Andersen (University of Southern Denmark)
- Petra Auer-Nahold (Graz University of Technology)
One of the main objectives of the Brussels meeting was to investigate the need for changes to the Working Groups (WGs) or even creating new ones. Through a co-productive session six WGs have been identified. The WGs are all co-ordinated by one or more Core Group members and will decide upon their workplan and activities in collaboration with their participants. If you are interested in joining a WG, you are welcome to reach out to the contact mentioned.
- WG1 Training – developing relevant and accessible (train-the-trainer) training on crucial topics within the impact area, creating knowledge and competences.
CONTACT PERSON: Emma Siddall
- WG2 Impact culture – developing activities and resources which will inform and empower impact professionals and institutions about the benefits of investing in a healthy impact culture.
CONTACT PERSON: Filippo Turrini
- WG3 Impact professionals – investigating the roles and competences of impact professionals in an effort to ensure recognition and sustainable careers.
CONTACT PERSON: Anja Smykowski
- WG4 Evaluating & evidencing – creating a knowledge base and community of experts on assessment methods and evidence of socio-economic impact of research.
CONTACT PEOPLE: Craig Aaen-Stockdale; Áine Mhic Thaidhg
- WG5 Stakeholder engagement – monitoring the communication strategy, engaging with the stakeholders of EARMAimpact and putting our expertise on the map.
CONTACT PERSON: Andreas Westermoen
- WG6 Impact in grant proposals – providing good practices and resources for grant writing and impact statements including data analysis and AI.
CONTACT PERSON: Katarzyna Walczyk-Matuszyk
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