Researchers in society

Impact of researcher skills

Vitae - demonstrating the impact of researcher development and of researchers in society

The Impact and Evaluation Group, supported by Vitae, collects evidence of the benefits of researcher development activity

What do researchers do? Our series examining the contribution of researchers to UK society and economy

Researcher career stories : showing how research training fits individuals for a wide range of careers

What do researchers do?

What do researchers do? Early career progression of doctoral graduates (2013)

‘This publication is essential reading for multiple audiences… it will enable employers in all employment sectors to appreciate better what doctoral graduates can offer them’

Prof N Vincent, Vice-president for research and HE policy, the British Academy

Do you know researchers who have moved on from academia? Publicise our new survey: what do research staff do next?

Impact of research and researchers

Research for our future – RCUK video on the value of research

RCUK ‘pathways to impact’ researcher case studies People timeline. Following individuals through their careers

One Step Beyond: Making the most of postgraduate education. Recommendations related to the economic and social value of postgraduate study in the UK

Why isn’t our research having a greater impact on UK society?

Innovation and enterprise

Investment in knowledge creation and in people who can apply that knowledge is essential to innovation

Innovation union . Resarch performance and public-private partnerships are key aims of the EC flagship initiative

What do researchers do? Career profiles of doctoral entrepreneurs

Exploring intrapreneurship in researcher development report

Resources for researchers: Enterprise and intrapreneurship lenses on the RDF, Enterprising researcher booklet and podcast, advice on enterprise, influence and leadership and innovation.

Universities and business

Research for our Future: UK business success through public investment in research. Why leading businesses choose to work in partnership with British researchers

A career development perspective of UK researcher-business interactions.

Resources for researchers: Collaborating with business and work experience during your research