Communication, Impact and Engagement

Communication, Impact and Engagement

Effective communication about your work and its impact is essential to good research practice. It facilitates the transfer of knowledge from you to various stakeholders, including policymakers, practitioners, and the general public.

It enhances your professional development, allowing you to gain recognition and build a reputation as a research leader and changemaker.

Resources in this section will help you hone your skills and explore opportunities to put them into practice.

Live Courses

Go to the A-Z Course List to find further information including how to book.

  • 3 Minute Theis Competition preparatory workshop 
  • Assertiveness skills: How to handle challenging conversations to achieve your goals 
  • Conference Presentations
  • Impact from Research for PGRs 
  • Presentation Skills: Structure
  • Presentation Skills: Storytelling 
  • Presentation Skills: Voice and Body Language 
  • Public Engagement: What Is it and Why to Do it? 
Online Resources

For online resources, please go to the Online Resources Access page (University of Aberdeen students only).

Working in Interdisciplinary Teams 

Hear from academic staff about their experience and their tips for working in interdisciplinary teams.

Format: Video Presentation. 


Working with External Stakeholders 

Hear from academic staff about their experience and their tips for working with external stakeholders.

Format: Video Presentation. 


Understanding Research Impact 

Hear from academic staff about their experience and their tips for understanding research impact.

Format: Video Presentation. 


Guide to Public Engagement with Research 

Through this guide we’ll explore how to formalise your plans for public engagement a little more so you can reach new and diverse groups and work towards bigger goals.

Format: Video Presentation. 


Your Digital Footprint

A guide to building your online presence.

Format: Written Guide.


Guide to Networking 

Techniques that you can apply to develop your networking skills throughout your career.

Format: Written Guide.