About the Exeter Impact Awards

The inaugural Exeter Impact Awards celebrate the diverse range of research taking place across the University of Exeter and the benefits which our research brings to the world. Bringing together academics and external organisations focusing on research projects at the highest level, the awards will recognise successes in knowledge exchange, collaborative working and partnership which have taken research from Higher Education and benefitted the wider economy and society.

What is impact?

Impact is defined as research which has generated a benefit or contribution to society. This impact will be evident in recognisable changes to:

• public policy and / or public services
• commercial or industrial activity
• quality of life and cultural outputs

The reach and significance of research is taken into account in each factor (i.e. the number of people affected and to what extent).

Categories

We will be celebrating work in the following categories:

• Outstanding Impact in Commerce & Industry
• Outstanding Impact in Public Policy & Services
• Outstanding Social & Cultural Impact
• Outstanding International Impact
• Outstanding Regional Impact
• Student Impact
• The Bright Future Award

Find out more information about the Exeter Impact Awards categories.

Shortlisted candidates and winners

The Exeter Impact Awards will provide a fantastic opportunity to showcase research to other academics, collaborators, and the wider public. Shortlisted candidates will have their nominated research publicised online and in print prior to the award ceremony. Winners will receive further publicity during and following the Exeter Impact Awards dinner, in addition to a trophy.

Contact

For more information about the Exeter Impact Awards please contact:

Pete Hodges, Research & Knowledge Transfer
Email: research-events@exeter.ac.uk
Phone: 01392 722321