A UK University

In 2013, Oxford Oracle worked with a UK university to identify ways in which the institution could increase support for the creation of impact from its academic research. It contributes to Ulster's preparations for the next Research Excellence Framework (Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise in 2018.

Oxford Oracles work with a UK university comprised a literature review, a review of best practice in impact support, situational analysis at Ulster and comprehensive client recommendations to improve the current impact offering at Ulster. The Research Excellence Framework (Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a mechanism by which the quality of research is periodically assessed at UK universities, to determine the level of funding received from the government. In 2012, impact' was included for the first time as part of the assessment criteria. During 2013, Oxford Oracle worked with a UK university to identify ways in which the institution could increase support for the creation of impact from its academic research. This project contributes to Ulster's preparations for the next Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise, expected in 2018, and its approach to impact beyond Research Excellence Framework (REF). The scope of the work comprised a literature review, a review of best practice in impact support, situational analysis at Ulster, and comprehensive client recommendations. The final report was used to inform strategic changes within the university's Department of Research and Innovation, as well as the institutions broader support for impact. Original brief case study Oxford Oracle advised a UK university on supporting the creation of research impact in the context of Research Excellence Framework (Research Excellence Framework (REF). Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a mechanism by which the quality of research is periodically assessed at UK universities, to determine the level of funding received from government. In 2012, impact was included for the first time as part of the assessment criteria.

The final report addressing the university's structure and roles related to impact, and the Research Excellence Framework (REF) case study preparation processes was used to inform strategic changes within the university's Department of Research and Innovation, as well as the institutions broader support for impact.