How does academic research move beyond universities to actually change lives? This week in The Research Room, we're exploring something we hear a lot about in the world of research but that can often feel hard to define: Research Impact.

We are joined by Dr. Linda Ko-Ferrigno, University of York Impact Manager, and Dr. Jenny Spear, Impact Manager for the Faculty of Sciences, to break down what this term actually means, why it is so important, and how we go about achieving it.

Whether it's a change in national policy, a boost to the economy, or a benefit to the environment, we explore why the most successful research often takes on a life of its own. And don't miss our random research questions to find out how chocolate-covered flapjacks and labradors fit into the world of impact!

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Find out more about Research Impact at the University of York: https://sites.google.com/york.ac.uk/impactatyork and https://www.york.ac.uk/staff/research/research-impact/ 

Find out more about Health Sciences Impact at the University of York: https://www.york.ac.uk/healthsciences/research/research-in-healthsciences/researchimpact/ 

University of York staff & students can find your Impact Manager details here: https://www.york.ac.uk/staff/research/research-impact/impact-support/contacts/#tab-2