Impact indicators
Unlike engagement, there were no mandatory indicators for impact although universities had the option of including, in their submissions, additional indicators they thought represented research impact. During the EI Pilot in 2017, the ARC investigated a range of indicators for impact but ultimately no indicators were found that satisfied the principles for EI indicators (Appendix A).
Issues to be explored
EI 2018 recognised the diversity of impact and pathways to achieving impact for different disciplines and institutions by providing flexibility for universities to present their impact studies in their own way.
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The narrative approach is suitable for describing and assessing impact. Strongly agree; Agree; Neither agree or disagree; Disagree; Strongly disagree. Please explain your answer. a. If you disagree, what alternative approach could be used to replace the narrative? Please explain your answer. If you are suggesting indicators, please be specific. One impact study per broad discipline is sufficient for capturing the research impact within that discipline. Strongly agree; Agree; Neither agree or disagree; Disagree; Strongly disagree. Please explain your answer . The impact narrative needs to be longer. Strongly agree; Agree; Neither agree or disagree; Disagree; Strongly disagree. Please explain your answer. There is a need for additional evidence to be provided within the narrative. Strongly agree; Agree; Neither agree or disagree; Disagree; Strongly disagree. Please explain your answer.
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a. If yes, what evidence should be provided? Please explain your answer.
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In your opinion, are there quantitative indicators that could be used to measure the impact of research outside of academia? Yes/No. Please explain your answer. a. If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please name and describe the quantitative indicator/s, and the disciplines for which they are relevant. Please list and describe.
4.3.8 Approach to impact narrative In the approach to impact narrative, universities were asked to summarise the strategies implemented by the university, its colleges, faculties, groups, departments and/or centres for achieving the impact described. Examples of strategies that could be detailed included: • support provided by the university, its faculties, colleges, groups, departments, and/or centres for researchers to affect positive impact
• how that support was implemented by the research area
• how researchers interacted and engaged with research end-users or beneficiaries
• evidence of reviewing impact processes and outcomes during the period
• evidence of how mechanisms of translation were integrated into research practices
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