Making an Impact 2026 Programme
Making an Impact is the University of Liverpool’s annual flagship programme focuses on developing the knowledge, skills and abilities that colleagues need to effectively generate research income and increase impact.
All sessions align with the university strategy, Liverpool 2031, by contributing to the ongoing development of a fertile research culture and environment in which colleagues' success in research income and impact can flourish, and the Making an Impact 2026 Framework.
Development opportunities will run from March – June 2026, with 3 full Making an Impact weeks from 1-19th June 2026.
Upcoming development opportunities
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Demystifying Research Commercialisation: A Beginner’s Guide Through insight from the University’s Enterprise Team, the workshop introduces the principles behind protecting and developing research for real-world use - giving participants a clearer picture of how innovation happens, what options exist, and how they can begin to build pathways to impact. |
Wed, 25 February 2026, 12.30 – 4.30pm |
In-person |
Interactive workshop and networking |
Engagement and Impact on the Economy
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B. Working with Business F. IP and commercialisation |
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Drive Research Impact: Influencing Non-Academic Partners Learn the theory behind how to speak the language of your non-academic collaborators to create project clarity and drive progress through effective decision making |
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 2:30-4:30pm |
Online |
Interactive Workshop |
Engagement and Impact on the Economy Engagement and Impact beyond Academia Engagement and Impact on Digital and AI |
A. Research Partnerships B. Working with Business C. Working with the Third Sector H. Personal and Professional Impact Skills |
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Innovation Spark with Innovate UK Business Growth This series of interactive workshops is designed to equip researchers and students with practical tools and insights to navigate the innovation journey. Participants will learn how to transform ideas into impactful solutions, leverage available support systems, and develop strategies for sustainable growth. |
Thurs, 12, 19, and 26 March 2026, 3-5pm |
In-person |
Development programme |
Engagement and Impact beyond Academia |
B. Working with Business |
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Getting on the same page with research collaborations Join us for a short, practical workshop designed to help you build long-lasting collaborations that lead to meaningful research impact |
Mon, 23 Mar 2026, 10-12:30pm |
In-person |
Interactive workshop |
Engagement and Impact on Public Policy and Services Engagement and Impact on the Economy Engagement and Impact beyond Academia Engagement and Impact on Digital and AI Engagement and Impact on Culture and Environment |
A. Research partnerships B. Working with business C. Working with the public and third sector F. IP and commercialisation G. Public and community engagement H. Personal and professional research impact skills
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Commercially Confident 2026 This structured training programme to help you explore the potential of your idea and set you on the right path, build your confidence, knowledge and identify practical next steps. A practical, supportive programme for researchers in the early stages of scaling up their innovations into real-world solutions that make a positive impact |
Through April – May 2026 |
In-person |
Development programme |
Engagement and Impact on the Economy |
B. Working with Business F. IP and commercialisation |
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Harnessing creativity and diverse ideas in a collaboration This short, interactive workshop explores how power and privilege influence research collaborations, offering practical strategies to build psychological safety and creativity within teams |
Thurs, 30 April 2026, 1:30-4pm |
In-person |
Interactive workshop |
Engagement and Impact on Public Policy and Services Engagement and Impact on the Economy Engagement and Impact beyond Academia Engagement and Impact on Digital and AI Engagement and Impact on Culture and Environment |
A. Research partnerships B. Working with business C. Working with the public and third sector D. Skills, enterprise and entrepreneurship G. Public and community engagement H. Personal and professional research impact skills
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