Join C-DICE and Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) for this focused workshop that explores how you can ensure your academic research has a positive impact beyond academia. I discuss the stages involved in developing a real-world impact strategy, starting with knowledge exchange and leading onto measurable societal benefits. Using practical examples from a range of social science, arts and humanities projects across multiple disciplines, including net-zero that I have led, I show you how to focus and build your network so that your strategy achieves maximum impact! I highlight the skills needed for navigating research cultures within and beyond academia, exploring what is similar and what is different, and why these differences matter. By the end of the session, you will be confident in creating an impact plan for your research project and be clear on how to build your alt-ac network.

Date and time:

Friday 6 March 2026, 13:00-14:00, Online via Zoom

Presenter biography:

Dr Naomi Tyrrell is an ICF Accredited Coach and runs Europe’s largest advice network for alternative-to-academic careers. After 18 years in academia, Naomi now runs an evaluation consultancy and training business. She is passionate about helping people and organisations develop their strengths and navigate periods of growth, offering expertise in areas such as programme monitoring, evaluation, organisational development AI training and executive coaching.

Eligibility:

This event is open to postdocs, final-stage PhDs from UK universities and ERA associated PhD students.

How to register:

Please register your interest via How to Develop ‘Real-World’ Impact with Academic Research: 6 March 2026, 13:00-14:00 – C-DICE and clicking the Book Online button in that link.

We will contact you by email if we need further information or if we are unable to offer you a place. If your registration is successful, you will receive an Outlook calendar invitation confirming your place at the workshop.