'Because we’ve got @overton.io as a tool, we're really excited about being able to track the policy impact of Open Letters. That's the ideal impact for these papers because we want authors to use them as a means to instigate #policy change.' Check out this case study: www.overton.io/case-studies...

Publishing an impactful journal: Plants, People, Planet

Dr Bennet Young is the managing editor of the journal Plants, People Planet. Driven by societal impact, they use Overton to understand how the research they publish helps address global challenges.

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We asked the Overton team to describe their colleagues in one word… Feeling very lucky to have such a lovely, enthusiastic, inspiring bunch 🥹 ❤️

Research offices know how to support research development, but they may not always have the specific connections or resources to support public engagement. That’s why Laurie Van Egeren encourages cross-team collaboration between research offices and public engagement teams to drive impact.

How do you demonstrate that research is making a difference beyond academia? In two weeks, join Overton's Nathalie Cornée for a practical webinar on using policy data to uncover and communicate research impact.

Policy citations are a huge part of the Overton platform. As such, we thought it would be a good idea to go back to basics. Watch the full video below for a refresh on what they are and how best to use/interpret them.

When it comes to research impact and public engagement, Susan Renoe emphasises the importance of working with communities throughout the research process: from establishing a research question to feeding back findings 👇

Why doesn’t Overton provide some sort of ‘score’ for policy impact? We’re not entirely opposed to the idea of author metrics, but the complex world of policy citations lends itself to a more nuanced approach. Learn more about our thoughts 👇

What are the 3 key components to describing impact? According to our founder and director, Euan Adie, it’s all about goals, indicators and stories…

Register now for our upcoming webinar session in collaboration with @ala-acrl.bsky.social: Policy and grey literature in evidence synthesis: Deepening discovery for systematic and scoping reviews. May 14th, 14:00 ET / 11:00 PDT Register now! www.overton.io/webinar-evid...

Choice360 Webinar: Evidence synthesis and deepening discovery

This webinar brings together a panel of experts to discuss the importance of diversifying and expanding the type of evidence used in evidence synthesis to include policy documents and other grey liter...

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As part of our ongoing commitment to product development in line with the feedback and insights we hear directly from our user community, we’ve recently upgraded institutional affiliation data in our platform from GRID to ROR - Research Organization Registry.

For those funding, conducting, or supporting research activities, building a comprehensive picture of research impact can be difficult. Crucial evidence of real-world impact often lies beyond traditional bibliometrics. Learn how Overton can help piece together the puzzle at overton.io …

Depending on what you're looking for, there are a few ways to begin your search in Overton Index. For a peek into the app and the different ways you can get started, check out the video 👇

We’re heading to Oxford for the Social Sciences Impact Conference! Stop by our booth on March 24th and 25th to chat with Taylor and Holly about how Overton can help track the policy impact of your research.

It’s not too late to join today’s Overton 101 webinar! Ideal for those of you in Asia/Pacific timezones, you’ll get to see the platform live and in action, and have the opportunity to ask questions in an interactive Q&A. Make sure to register here 👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We have a new Overton in research blog! Learn how Latin American universities are helping to advance the Sustainable Development Goals 👉 www.overton.io/blog/overton...

We’re just one week away from our next Overton 101 webinar! Join Morgan, our Product Support Specialist, on March 19th at 12:00 PM AEDT to learn all about Overton Index and the data behind it. Learn more and register here 👇️ us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

How do you get your impact message across to funders and donors? Max Crowley emphasises that the most compelling impact stories combine quantitative data and anecdotal evidence…

We’re excited to be attending and exhibiting at ER&L in Austin, Texas next week! Our team members @ Mirage and @ Victor will be ready to chat all things Overton with ER&L delegates. Come by to learn more about Overton and how we work with academic institutions and their libraries.

The truth is you often don’t know who will be reviewing your funding application. So take Dr. Julia Barzyk's advice: don’t skip the basics before digging into the details of your proposal 👇

Despite how often it’s used in the academic space, research impact can still feel like a vague concept. So, how can we define research impact? There are multiple definitions in the US alone. Let’s dive in…

Policy influence is a powerful demonstration of research relevance. But how can you demonstrate that influence? Policy citations make for compelling evidence of societal engagement for external audiences.

What’s the difference between good and bad impact management? A recent Times Higher Education article written by Andy Phippen (Bournemouth University) and Louise Rutt (University of Plymouth) makes the distinction clear…

Want to learn more about the data behind Overton Index and how you can make the most of it? Join us today at 2:00 PM GMT for another Overton 101 webinar! Link to register ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Are you a research leader based in the US? Have you read our latest guide on impact reporting? If you haven’t, you are missing out on critical tools to help you build powerful research impact narratives to boost reputation and secure funding…

When crisis hits, how does evidence actually move through policymaking systems? blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...

How does evidence travel through global policy networks? - LSE Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic saw an unprecedented mobilisation of new and existing research to support policy at the local, national and global scale. Drawing on evidence from the Overton policy citation…

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With over 25 million policy documents in Overton Index (*not including all the opportunities we track in Overton Engage), we’ve got a LOT of data to manage. So, how do we make so much data manageable?

Is it time to rethink research impact? In the video below, Laurie Van Egeren discusses the challenges of research uptake in policy and the potential for institutions to make policy impact more effective.

Are you currently working as a university librarian or in a research office? We are still accepting applications to join the Overton team as a product support specialist! To apply and to access the full job description, click here:

Product Support Specialist - Overton

UK Remote role or London based, hybridFull time or Part time (4 days per week) worked flexibly to accommodate evening meetings with clients in the Americas - we are open to different working patterns…

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👀ICYMI: "Perhaps the most striking finding: the vast majority of COVID-19 policy documents don’t cite anything at all." @kat-hart.bsky.social (@overton.io) on how evidence moves through international policy circuits. #SciComm #EvidenceBasedPolicy #ResearchImpact

How does evidence travel through global policy networks? - LSE Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic saw an unprecedented mobilisation of new and existing research to support policy at the local, national and global scale. Drawing on evidence from the Overton policy citation dat...

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There’s still time to register for our Overton 101 webinar next week! Join our Product Support Specialist, Ellie Downes, on February 19th at 2:00pm GMT for an introductory and interactive session all about Overton Index. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...