The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 places an even greater emphasis on the real-world impact of university research, with “Engagement and Impact” accounting for 25% of the overall assessment. For university impact departments, navigating the...
The government has wasted no time signalling its ambitions to champion tech innovation, and in particular, how it can deliver smarter, more efficient public services. From defence to spending reviews, early signs point to the government’s intentions to engage...
One of the lessons we can take from the febrile politics of 2022 is the limitation of ministerial engagement as a route to policy influence. To give just a taste of the comings and goings across Whitehall, between the start of July and end of October the UK had four...
As an agency specialising in issues-led engagement, Showrunner supports researchers at multiple leading universities to achieve impact with their work. We provide training, targeted stakeholder engagement support and content creation services for academics working...
Abellio London Bus have made a huge commitment to the environment with the electrification of their bus depots across London as part of a four-stage project. By the end of 2022 15% of their bus fleet will be formed of electric vehicles – making them one of the...
