This paper contains research conducted as part of an action research project designed to embed engagement in the routine practices of researchers at all levels. The paper discusses researchers’ perception of public engagement with research and their strategies to promote public engagement, as well as interventions made to broaden research engagement.
Societal impact
DORA Case Study: Open University
This DORA case study discusses a new program of organizational change focusing on the promotion of engaged research and knowledge exchange within society by Open University. This program includes the establishment of new knowledge exchange focused-career track for academic faculty and revisions in assessment criteria for promotion as well.
An Open Research University
This report by Open University highlights their plan to be an ‘open research university’ by changing assessment criteria in promotion and implementing efforts toward the promotion of engaged research and knowledge exchange within society. Implementation was informed by researchers at all levels across the organization and follow up surveys and evaluations on the programme have been published in a peer review article.
Guidelines to Faculties on broadening the Assessment of Research Impact
These are guidelines from the University of Cape Town on how the University will broaden it’s assessment of research impact. The new guidelines recognize a broader range of outputs, including Open Science practices and introduces new formatting guidelines for hiring and promotion.
Strategic Framework for Research
This Strategic Research Framework from the University of Amsterdam outlines that researchers will be evaluated based on contributions to innovation, developing strategic alliances, contributing to societal challenges, and team science. See page 28.
School of Interactive Games & Media Guidelines for Promotion & Tenure
This is guidance from the Rochester Institute of Technology about the evaluation of faculty in the School of Interactive Games & Media department. The guidelines recognize a range of contributions including teaching, advising, creative and artistic activities, applied production, teamwork, and scholarly publications.