The 2022 NIHR RDS SE Annual Stakeholder event will focus on delivering impact in health, public health and social care research.

The meeting will provide a unique opportunity to learn about ways of maximising impact of research studies:

• Research Clinics as a practical illustration of delivering impact
• NIHR perspectives on impact
• The impact toolkit

Our expert speakers and faciliators are:

• Dr Mark Hayward, Sussex Partnership NHS FT
• Dr Julie Bayley, Director of Research Impact, University of Lincoln
• Claire Vaughan, Senior Programme Manager (Impact Lead) at NIHR Central Commissioning Facility
• Candace Imison, Associate Director of Evidence and Dissemination at the NIHR Centre for Engagement and Dissemination.

Who should attend?

• Researchers and practitioners planning to apply for research funding from NIHR, MRC and research charities
• Research managers in health, public health and social care including industry
• The meeting will focus on the needs of the Kent, Surrey and Sussex region, but the meeting should be equally relevant to those from outside are our region.

How you will benefit:

• Learn about impactful research
• Understand different approaches to creating impact
• Develop awareness of planning for impact from the very start of your research journey, including resources and how the Research Design Service can support you on this journey

The full schedule, including interactive workshops, can be found below.

We are looking forward to welcoming you at our annual stakeholder meeting which has become a key event in our calendar.