Engagement
Research engagement is the interaction between researchers and research end-users outside of academia, for the mutually beneficial transfer of knowledge, technologies, methods or resources (Australian Research Council).
3. Evidence of engagement
Keep a record of all your research engagement activities. Research Impact has example stories of UQ researchers engaging with end-users.
Evidence of research engagement includes:
- membership of committees, boards, reference and advisory groups
- influencing policy
- contribution to editorial boards of journals and conference organising committees and peer review
- invitations to provide expert comment or consultation from media, auspicious community and professional bodies
- providing professional development or training to end-users
- public lectures and community education
- engagement with foundations, philanthropists and alumni.
Resources for research engagement:
Contact the Librarian team for expert advice.
Policies and frameworks