Do you belong to the two-thirds of global academics who care about the societal impact of their work?
But, perhaps your university does not offer so many opportunities to connect with society, communities and diverse organisations?
Well, do not be discouraged. Our six tips are here to help you become a driver of social impact.
As an academic, you produce the most trustworthy type of knowledge. With your research, you help to counter the spread of misinformation and help non-governmental organisations and governments make more evidence-based decisions that can increase their effectiveness and positive impact.
In an ideal world, this knowledge would be accessible to those outside of academia, but that is not always the case. In this article, Stefano Cisternino, a writer for the Acume initiative, explores six practical ways to increase your societal impact beyond the university:
1. Collaborate with NGOs and civil society when developing your research proposal.
2. Post your research across every social media channel with a catchy caption to appeal to a wider audience.
3. Promote your research on podcasts to increase its impact potential.
4. Present at public lectures, conferences and in video discussions to engage directly with a vested audience.
5. Add your paper to open-access repositories or journals to make your research more accessible.
6. Increase your societal impact by adding a summary to databases that are accessible to lay readers.
More information: https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20211217143026321