Learning Path Valorisation and Impact

Have you ever thought about the impact your research or idea could have outside academia? IXA offers a new learning path on valorisation and impact. The aim? To inspire you and make you aware of the power of creating value and impact through your research, and how you can actually achieve that impact.

WHO IS IT FOR?
Are you a researcher at one of the Amsterdam knowledge institutes (UvA, VU, Amsterdam UMC and HvA) and interested in learning how to create impact with your idea or research? Then join this program. The learning path is particularly suitable for late-phase PhD students and Postdocs who want to become proficient in valorising their research.

THE CONTENT OF THE LEARNING PATH VALORISATION AND IMPACT
The Learning Path consists of 3 workshops in 2 modules interspersed with online information.

The first workshop (module 1) focuses on impact, what it means for you, how to create it, the challenges you’ll encounter and how to take the first steps to create impact. The second and third workshop (module 2), guides you in concretising your ideas or research results into a plan. You will make a stakeholder analysis and learn about the support available within the knowledge institute.

Throughout the course the focus will be on translating your research into an idea that can evolve into a service, product or way of public outreach.

START AND TIMELINE
IXA organises the workshops of the Learning Path Valorisation and Impact several times per year.

THE WORKSHOPS
The workshops are structured to be followed in sequence, with the “In-Depth” workshop ideally completed before attending the “Focusing on Your own practice” session. Please sign up for the three workshops in one cohort.

All workshops are from 9:30-12:30

Cohort 1: 
Module 1 – Thursday 27 February 2025 @ VU Campus
Module 2 – Thursday 13 March 2025 @ VU Campus – first workshop
Module 2 – Thursday 3 April 2025 @ VU Campus – second workshop

Cohort 2:
Module 1 – Tuesday 1 April 2025 @ UvA University Quarter
Module 2 – Tuesday 15 April 2025 @ UvA Science Park Campus – first workshop
Module 2 – Tuesday 13 May 2025 @ UvA Roeterseiland Campus – second workshop

Cohort 3:
Module 1 – Thursday 22 May 2025 @ VU Campus
Module 2 – Thursday 5 June 2025 @ VU Campus – first workshop
Module 2 – Tuesday 24 June 2025 @ VU Campus – second workshop

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested in participating? Sign up here!

COSTS
Participation is free of charge. Registration is required, so is cancellation if you are not able to attend.

CERTIFICATE
Would you like a certificate of participation? You can request one after completing the learning path.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Christine Schalkx or Caroline Kleine Staarman at: programs@ixa.nl.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY ABOUT THE LEARNING PATH

The workshop helped to make my ideas a little more concrete, in addition it was nice to brainstorm about these ideas with others.
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I found the different frameworks and models that were offered very useful. It helps to organise your thoughts and make a plan for the future.
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The sessions were really inspiring, and also a good combination of practice with lecture. We had a lot of opportunities to discuss our ideas with each other
*****
It’s encouraged to find partners, rather than trying to do everything yourself.

COURSE DESIGN

Module 1: Impact through research: in-depth look at valorisation

In this half-day workshop, we will explore what impact means to you, how it can benefit your research, and how to take the first steps toward creating impact.

Duration: one session of 3 hours
Time investment: approximately 6 hours (including homework assignments)
Location: The knowledge institutions will alternate hosting the sessions.

More information and application about Module 1

Module 2: Impact through research: focusing on your own practice

In this module, you will work on your own idea. During two interactive half-day sessions, you will further develop and concretise your idea.

Duration: 2 times a 3-hour session
Time investment: approximately 12 hours (including homework assignments)
Location: The knowledge institutions will alternate hosting the sessions.

More information and application about Module 2