Pioneering Past and Bright of Impactful Research and Scholarly Achievements

“EXCELLENCE THROUGH KNOWLEDGE” P A G E 15 Pathways to Research Impact Research Councils UK (2007) defines research impact as “the demonstrable contribution that excellent research makes to society and the economy; research impact embraces all the diverse ways that research-related skills benefit individuals, organizations and nations.” In addition, Research Councils UK cites the following areas, referred to as “pathways to impact,” where evidence of the translation of research into impacts is usually manifested: 1. Human capital 2. Business and commercial 3. Policy, and 4. Quality of life.