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Writing a strong REF impact case study means explaining what changed, how research contributed and why it mattered, supported by evidence of reach and significance. This new UPEN blog offers advice on building REF2029 case studies, using examples from parliamentary engagement...

One REF2021 case study featured from University of Lincoln brought together a research briefing, Conveners Group papers and minutes, testimony from senior parliamentary staff and data on the gender of committee witnesses.

This highlights the importance of making connections explicit, combining evidence that supports different parts of the narrative and keeping claims proportionate to the contribution made. Evidencing implementation can strengthen the account of why the contribution really mattered