Postgraduate Researchers: Making an Impact 2024 starts today

Making an Impact, the University’s award-winning series of research impact and knowledge exchange development events has started.

Making an Impact 2024 runs for the next 5 weeks, until 14^th June, with more than 50 sessions and activities tailored specifically for postgraduate researchers (PGRs). What will you discover to meet your research and career needs?

View the PGR collection of sessions here: https://bit.ly/MAI2024PGR

There’s so much else to engage with during Making an Impact 2024 too! The Virtual Delegate Pack has resources galore, with three new podcast episodes, 16 blogs, the Pocket Booklet of Top Tips, an inspirational playlist, and more.

You can also put lessons learned from our multiple sessions on collaboration, partnerships and networking into immediate practice by connecting with other participants and facilitators with our community delegate database and sharing insights on the Researcher Development Activities Teams Channel.

Each week, there’s a chance to win one of our incredible prizes in the Making an Impact Sprints by sharing your experiences on social media and tagging @LivResearcher and the hashtag #UniLivImpact24.

Keynotes

Don’t miss our three Keynote discussions to discover the importance of partnerships for the University’s success and your research future from sector-leading experts:

• Building research collaborations & delivering research impact with SumDU (16 May, 09:30-10:30). Hear from Professor Kostyantyn Kyrychenko about the impact of the University’s twinning with Sumy State University – Book here!
• Creative collaborations; developing Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (6 June, 10:00-11:30). Hear about the development of Knowledge Quarter Liverpool and how this has brought opportunities for research collaborations and cutting-edge research. The keynote is followed by a chance to network with other PGRs and staff over refreshments. Book here!
• The opportunities and challenges of global research collaboration (13 June, 13:00-14:00). Professor Tariq Ali, Pro Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement and Partnerships will share how the University’s strategy for global engagement will help you to develop your networks and partnerships for global impact, including with industry. The keynote is proceeded by light refreshments for lunch from 12:30-1, allowing you the chance to network with other PGRs and staff. Book here!

Discover Liverpool

Did you know that Making an Impact 2024 provides the perfect opportunity to discover more about the University around you? Discover the buildings, collections and research on one of our amazing tours!

• The Material Innovation Factory (MIF), tours available on 14 May, 21 May, 4 June & 11 June.
• The Garstang Museum of Archaeology, tours available on 15 May, 22 May, 5 June & 12 June.
• The University of Liverpool Energy Centre, 23 May, 11:30-12:30.
• The Special Collections and Archives, 24 May, 12:00-13:00.

Upcoming highlights from the first 2 weeks of Making an Impact 2024:

Week 1

Tuesday, 14^th May

• Knowledge exchange activities and where to find them, Online, 09:30-10:30.

Wednesday 15^th May

• Making Social Media Work for You: How to promote your research, In-person, 13:30-15:00.

Thursday 16^th May

• Media coverage: why and how to promote your research, In-person, 14:30-16:00.

Friday 17^th May

• Imposter busters for impact, Online, 14:00-16:00.

Week 2

Monday, 20^th May

• How to write for The Conversation, Online, 10:00-11:30.

Tuesday, 21^st May

• Am I an Exporter? Working with international collaborators, In-person, 10:00-11:00.

Wednesday, 22^nd May

• Your Researcher Profile: How to maximise impact with metrics, Online, 14:30-15:15.

Thursday, 23^rd May

• Enhancing research through reproducibility and openness, Online, 09:30-10:30.
• Responsible and relevant research in the Global South: What does it take?, Online, 15:00-16:30.

Other Researcher Development events:

3 Minute Thesis Competition Final – 19 June 2024, 11:00-14:30

Support the PGR community and discover some of the most exciting research happening at the University of Liverpool by attending the 3 Minute Thesis University of Liverpool Final. Join the Vice Chancellor of the University of Liverpool, Professor Tim Jones, to watch and vote on the finalists. During the event you’ll also be able to take part in a Q&A workshop and enjoy lunch with the panoramic views from the Spine.

Book your place for the 3MT Final here: https://pgrdev_conference_2024.eventbrite.co.uk/

The Academy’s Researcher Development and Culture Team is committed to offering support for all researchers, academics, research-enabling staff and postgraduate researchers at all career levels, providing opportunities and developing initiatives that meet their career aspirations. Colleagues are encouraged to regularly access the Researcher Hub for a range of on-demand development opportunities to support professional practice, supplementing the live upcoming researcher development activities.