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Inclusive Stakeholder Analysis
How to identify and prioritize the right people for impact
Developing an Evaluation Framework
How to establish a systematic framework for evaluation
Integrating Impact into Funding Proposals
How to demonstrate clear, measurable impact in funding applications
Using ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot for Communications
How to enhance your content creation process
Using ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot for Survey Design
How to fast track your survey design process
Using ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot for Data Analysis
How to enhance your research outcomes
Using ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot for Funding Applications
How to improve the quality and impact of your proposals
Upcoming workshops
9:00 (Pacific Time) - Using ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot for Communications
June 19, 2025 (09:00)
How to enhance your content creation process This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, focusing on their applications in communication and content creation. Whether you’re a science communicator, marketer, content creator, or social media professional, this session will equip you with skills to use these AI tools effectively and responsibly. This workshop demonstrates how ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot can enhance your communication efforts by covering capabilities such as custom instructions, prompt engineering, and image generation. This workshop is led by communication expert Daniela Martin. Read more about our trainers here.
8:00 (Eastern Time) - Using ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot for Funding Applications
September 4, 2025 (08:00)
How to improve the quality and impact of your proposals This workshop is designed to help individuals and organizations use ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to increase efficiency and improve funding applications. Whether you are applying for grants, seeking investments, or soliciting donations, you will gain valuable insights and practical techniques to enhance the quality and impact of your proposals. Through interactive discussions, hands-on exercises, and real-world examples, participants will learn to use these AI tools to create compelling narratives, address funder requirements, and improve the likelihood of securing funding for their projects. This workshop is led by Prof. Eric Jensen and Dr. Aaron Jensen. Read more about our trainers here.
9:00 (UK Time) - Ethics of Engagement and Impact
September 16, 2025 (09:00)
How to apply ethical principles to engagement and impact Developed by Fast Track Impact, the Institute for Methods Innovation and the University of Plymouth, this interactive workshop explores the essentials of ethical research impact. Participants will gain insights into ethical impact practices, ensuring their research responsibly benefits society and effectively engages diverse relevant parties. This workshop is led by Prof. Eric Jensen. Read more about our trainers here.
8:00 (Pacific Time) - Using ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot for Communications
October 15, 2025 (08:00)
How to enhance your content creation process This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, focusing on their applications in communication and content creation. Whether you’re a science communicator, marketer, content creator, or social media professional, this session will equip you with skills to use these AI tools effectively and responsibly. This workshop demonstrates how ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot can enhance your communication efforts by covering capabilities such as custom instructions, prompt engineering, and image generation. This workshop is led by communication expert Daniela Martin. Read more about our trainers here.
9:00 (UK Time) - Inclusive Stakeholder Analysis
November 26, 2025 (09:00)
How to identify and prioritize the right people for impact This live online workshop delivers hands-on guidance on how to undertake an inclusive stakeholder analysis following the most up-to-date best practices. You will learn how to analyze who is relevant to engage in decision-making processes by interests, influence and impact, using the 3i methodological framework. This workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to implement the 3i framework, selecting the methods appropriate to your specific circumstances. The results from such analysis will light your way to expanding your research impact and mitigating risks. During the workshop, you will be able to develop your analysis plans, with expert feedback. You will also be provided with templates for different ways of collecting data and reporting your results. This workshop is led by Prof. Eric Jensen. Read more about our trainers here.
9:00 (UK Time) - Integrating Impact into Funding Proposals
December 15, 2025 (09:00)
How to demonstrate clear, measurable impact in funding applications Learn how to increase your success rates and integrate impact into your next research proposal. You will learn about practical tools to time-efficiently increase the significance and reach of your impact. You will also learn how to use these tools to write more competitively about impact in funding proposals, putting what you learn into practice in a break-out room session where you will critique how impact was integrated into two contrasting example proposals. This workshop is led by Prof. Eric Jensen. Read more about our trainers here.
Structure and Approach
Join our Zoom-based workshops which serve a dual purpose:
- Develop new know-how and skills around the topic
- Practical work done on a real planned activity or evaluation, with expert support and feedback
For this reason, there is a back-and-forth rhythm between presentations, breakout discussions and plenary discussions. Throughout, our experts provide feedback and practical recommendations.
Testimonials
This was an excellent workshop touching all points I expected and more. I would need a bit more time to digest and try out the techniques myself, but this is to be expected in a compact, intensive course
Participant
'Using ChatGPT for Funding Applications' workshop
Now I have a better understanding of different ways ChatGPT can be used in the context of funding opportunities and applications.
Participant
'Using ChatGPT for Funding Applications' workshop
I thought the 'Using ChatGPT for Communications' workshop was brilliant - thank you, Daniela and Lali. I work in an University Communications department and all the content was applicable to my role. I loved it and recommended your workshop to my colleagues.
Gillian Green
Senior Communications Professional
The 'Using ChatGPT for Communications' is a great workshop. I was generally hesitant to use AI tools, but this workshop helped me realise that AI can be a useful tool in my professional life.
Participant
Communications Officer | University of Cape Town
The 'Using ChatGPT for Communications' workshop allowed me to gain new knowledge and ideas that I can apply to my work straight away.
Charlie Mills
Communications Manager | Matter of Focus
I liked the fact that there was a breakout group session for each section, where the participants reflected on questions and afterwards presented and ask questions to the facilitator.
Christian Todota
Expert in Science Policy Interface in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
The breakout rooms and opportunities to ask questions and gather feedback from the facilitators was invaluable.
Shanii
Customer Insights Analyst | Scitech
I really liked being able to ask questions to professionals during the workshop. It was more organic and engaging.
Andrew
Civic Science Fellow | Sigma Xi
I found the time spent in the group sessions with other participants to be the most useful because it allowed me to hear concrete examples from people in similar situations.
George
Program Manager | NCBiotech
Eric and Aaron have a wealth of experience and offered great insight. They are brilliant!
Participant
Public Engagement Development Manager | STFC
The conversations with others and the discussion near the end were really helpful - it helped to see what others are doing, how, and why.
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Staff Scientist | Science North & Dynamic Earth
