Sociology Impact Speed Meets

Organised by the Research Impact team, this session is an opportunity for colleagues from across the University to come together for a Sociology Impact Speed Meets鈥� a fast鈥憄aced networking event designed to showcase sociological research and its impacts, build connections, and spark new interdisciplinary collaborations.

The session will open with an introduction from Cliona Boyle, Head of Research Impact. Cliona provides strategic and operational leadership for the University鈥檚 research impact, overseeing the delivery of the institutional impact strategy and the REF impact submission. She will offer a short overview of the University鈥檚 approach to impact and the wider context for this event.

We will invite attendees to share a 5鈥憁inute speed introduction on their impact鈥憆elated work linked to sociological research. These introductions will take place in pairs, giving colleagues short, focused opportunities to present their work to one another before rotating to the next colleague.

Colleagues from the Impact Team and 糖心TV Institute of Engagement will also be present to answer any questions.

Overall, our aim is to highlight the breadth of sociological impact work happening across departments and explore how we can strengthen collaboration and impact.

Location: Creative Community Space, Floor 2, Main Library

Time: 29 April 2026, 14:00 - 16:00

Due to a low number of sign鈥憉ps, we have taken the decision to cancel this event. We plan to reschedule a similar networking event in the next academic year, and we hope you will be able to join us then.