Building from the May 2025 doctoral researcher workshop on impact and engagement, this workshop will focus on understanding and positioning your research impact as part of your professional development. As the ‘engagement, influence and impact’ section of PGR Development says:
Understanding how to communicate your research clearly, collaborate with wider communities, and generate meaningful impact is an essential part of doctoral‑level development.
We will explore how to understand, identify, and narrate the impact your research might generate, and how this connects with professional development goals and frameworks (including the Vitae Researcher Development Framework). The workshop will be structured around activities enabling you to understand contemporary research contexts and environments, reflect on your research and advance your professional development goals.
For those who did not participate in the May 2025 or would benefit from a reminder, the slides are available on the WSA Impact and Engagement site.
Prof Daniel Ashton is the Professor of Cultural and Creative Industries in the Department of Art and Media Technology at Winchester School of Art at the University of Southampton. His teaching and research focus on cultural and creative industries organisations, work and policy, and digital media technologies. Research in these areas has been presented internationally, published in academic journals, and shared in online videos and articles. He is a PhD supervisor and support postgraduate researchers with their teaching professional development. He has worked in partnership with a range of organisations on public exhibitions, teaching initiatives, and research projects.