A brief history of research impact: how has impact assessment evolved in the UK and Australia?
EditorKate Williams and Jonathan Grant document the evolution of research impact assessment in the UK and Australia.
Tag: LSE Impact Blog
A number of freely available tools can help you improve your literature review routine and stay on top of published research
A short sequence of steps and flagged a number of freely available online tools that will help researchers to easily integrate an effective literature review and discovery routine into their work lives.
Building a culture of research impact
Louise Shaxson writes for the LSE Impact Blog suggesting developing a culture of engagement and collaboration, is just as important to achieving research impact.
Designing ‘attention points’ in academic work: Four principles for improving tables, graphs, charts and diagrams.
Four top-level design principles to consider when constructing tables, charts, graphs, or diagrams.
Five steps to meeting the challenges of maintaining an appropriate writing voice
Daniel Beaudoin shares five simple steps to keep the “me” in check
Gender equity in health research funding
Research shows women continue to face systematic disadvantages in research funding competitions, publishing, hiring, and promotion. In this blog from the LSE, Zena Sharman considers… ‘What do we know, what do we wish we knew, and where do we go from here?’
How to build value into the doctorate – ideas for PhD supervisors
PhD graduates make valuable contributions to society and its organisations. But what of the value of the doctorate to the graduates themselves?
How to design an award-winning conference poster
A good academic conference poster serves a dual purpose: it is both an effective networking tool and a means by which to articulately communicate your research. But how can you make it great?
How to make the most of an academic conference – a checklist for before, during and after the meeting
Going to an academic conference is an exciting opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and exchange stimulating ideas. Marta Teperek provides a checklist of things to do at each of these stages.
How to read and understand a scientific paper: a guide for non-scientists
Jennifer Raff has prepared a helpful guide for non-scientists on how to read a scientific paper, for the LSE Impact Blog. Steps and tips useful to anyone interested in the presentation of scientific findings.
How to save space and stick to the limit when writing research funding applications
Advice to researchers looking to find a little more space in their applications.
Improving representation of female scientists in the media
Can this show future generations of women that they belong?