WSA PhD Seminar Series, 28 May 2025 (Location: PGR Rooms and MS Teams)
Research impact has been defined as ‘an effect on, change or benefit to the economy, society, culture, public policy or services, health, the environment or quality of life, beyond academia’ (UK Research and Innovation). This session focuses on research impact and will explore the following:
- Connecting concepts: public engagement, knowledge exchange, impact
- Research impact contexts and challenges
- Exploring your potential research impact
- Evaluating existing examples
- Resources and support
- Potential next steps
This session will be facilitated by Professor Dan Ashton, the Impact Champion for Winchester School of Art.
Dan’s teaching and research focuses 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. His education experience includes programme and module leadership at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and various external examiner and programme validation roles. He is a PhD supervisor and supports 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.