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Free live webinars

Learn to generate impact from your research.

New sessions are added every month. Register to save your place at the ones that fit your work.

One hour with invited speakers.

A webinar is a live online session on a specific research impact topic. Each session pairs an invited speaker with an experienced FTI facilitator who hosts the hour. You will hear practical guidance, see real-world examples, and have the chance to ask questions.

Live60 minutes
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You and a live audience of researchers from around the world

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Live onlineNothing pre-recorded
60 minutesOne focused hour
Led by researchersA guest speaker + an FTI facilitator
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Upcoming webinars

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All times shown in UK time. Webinars are free events.

9September 2026Wednesday10:00–11:00 BST
Professional developmentFreeLive online

Communicating with confidence under pressure

Kate CubleyGuest speakerKate CubleyVoice and performance specialist, founder of Tala Performance
6October 2026Tuesday14:00–15:00 BST
Impact trainingFreeLive online

Visibility to uptake: Practical strategies to increase reach, access, and influence

Prof. Hamed TaherdoostGuest speakerProf. Hamed TaherdoostProfessor, University Canada West
9December 2026Wednesday09:30–10:30 GMT
Policy engagementFreeLive online

Infographics that travel: Designing visuals to influence policy

Guest speakerDr Stacey McCormackScientific graphic designer, Visual Knowledge Design
18February 2027Thursday10:00–11:00 GMT
EvaluationFreeLive online

Transformation-focused evaluation: Designing and embedding evaluation that catalyses system change

Guest speakerDr Sam BucktonResearcher, University of York

Who you learn from

Active researchers and invited experts.

Webinars are led by the people whose books and methods define the field, joined by invited speakers who bring practical, real-world experience. You are learning from researchers who do this work.

Prof. Mark Reed
Prof. Mark Reed
Author, The Research Impact Handbook
Lead facilitator

A globally cited, transdisciplinary researcher on Clarivate's Highly Cited list and author of four books on research impact, productivity and influencing policy.

10,000+
researchers trained
250+
publications
Kate Cubley
Kate Cubley
Voice and performance specialist, founder of Tala Performance
Guest speaker

Kate Cubley is a communication and performance specialist, voice educator and lecturer based in Cheshire. As the founder of Tala Performance, she helps singers, speakers, academics and professionals communicate with greater confidence, clarity and impact through evidence-informed approaches to voice, breathing and performance.

Prof. Hamed Taherdoost
Prof. Hamed Taherdoost
Professor, University Canada West
Guest speaker

Dr Hamed Taherdoost is a Full Professor and Chair of RSAC at University Canada West, founder of Hamta Business Corporation, and Senior Technical Consultant at Q Minded | Quark Minded Technology. He has 20+ years in industry and academia, specializing in R&D, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, AI, technology acceptance, and research methods.

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Not seeing your topic? Tell us what to run next.

We schedule webinars around what researchers ask for most. Tick the topics you would like, and we will email you the moment a date is confirmed. No cost, no commitment.

Where webinars fit

Step to take your research further.

Webinars help you get started on your own path towards research impact. When you want to go further, explore masterclasses and workshops.

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