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Overton @overton.io · 13/07/2026

We asked the Overton team to describe their colleagues in one word… Feeling very lucky to have such a lovely, enthusiastic, inspiring bunch 🥹 ❤️

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Overton @overton.io · 10/07/2026

Research offices know how to support research development, but they may not always have the specific connections or resources to support public engagement. That’s why Laurie Van Egeren encourages cross-team collaboration between research offices and public engagement teams to drive impact.

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Overton @overton.io · 22/06/2026

How do you demonstrate that research is making a difference beyond academia? In two weeks, join Overton's Nathalie Cornée for a practical webinar on using policy data to uncover and communicate research impact.

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Overton @overton.io · 10/06/2026

Policy citations are a huge part of the Overton platform. As such, we thought it would be a good idea to go back to basics. Watch the full video below for a refresh on what they are and how best to use/interpret them.

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Overton @overton.io · 05/06/2026

When it comes to research impact and public engagement, Susan Renoe emphasises the importance of working with communities throughout the research process: from establishing a research question to feeding back findings 👇

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Overton @overton.io · 07/05/2026

Why doesn’t Overton provide some sort of ‘score’ for policy impact? We’re not entirely opposed to the idea of author metrics, but the complex world of policy citations lends itself to a more nuanced approach. Learn more about our thoughts 👇

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Overton @overton.io · 16/04/2026

What are the 3 key components to describing impact? According to our founder and director, Euan Adie, it’s all about goals, indicators and stories…

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Overton @overton.io · 14/04/2026

We're bringing together a panel of library experts to discuss both the importance and the practicalities of diversifying and expanding the type of evidence used in evidence synthesis to include policy documents and other grey literature...

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Overton @overton.io · 01/04/2026

For those funding, conducting, or supporting research activities, building a comprehensive picture of research impact can be difficult. Crucial evidence of real-world impact often lies beyond traditional bibliometrics. Learn how Overton can help piece together the puzzle at overton.io …

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Overton @overton.io · 24/03/2026

Depending on what you're looking for, there are a few ways to begin your search in Overton Index. For a peek into the app and the different ways you can get started, check out the video 👇

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Overton @overton.io · 23/03/2026

We’re heading to Oxford for the Social Sciences Impact Conference! Stop by our booth on March 24th and 25th to chat with Taylor and Holly about how Overton can help track the policy impact of your research.

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Overton @overton.io · 18/03/2026

It’s not too late to join today’s Overton 101 webinar! Ideal for those of you in Asia/Pacific timezones, you’ll get to see the platform live and in action, and have the opportunity to ask questions in an interactive Q&A. Make sure to register here 👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Overton @overton.io · 13/03/2026

We’re just one week away from our next Overton 101 webinar! Join Morgan, our Product Support Specialist, on March 19th at 12:00 PM AEDT to learn all about Overton Index and the data behind it. Learn more and register here 👇️ us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Overton @overton.io · 10/03/2026

How do you get your impact message across to funders and donors? Max Crowley emphasises that the most compelling impact stories combine quantitative data and anecdotal evidence…

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Overton @overton.io · 27/02/2026

We’re excited to be attending and exhibiting at ER&L in Austin, Texas next week! Our team members @ Mirage and @ Victor will be ready to chat all things Overton with ER&L delegates. Come by to learn more about Overton and how we work with academic institutions and their libraries.

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Overton @overton.io · 25/02/2026

The truth is you often don’t know who will be reviewing your funding application. So take Dr. Julia Barzyk's advice: don’t skip the basics before digging into the details of your proposal 👇

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Overton @overton.io · 24/02/2026

Despite how often it’s used in the academic space, research impact can still feel like a vague concept. So, how can we define research impact? There are multiple definitions in the US alone. Let’s dive in…

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Overton @overton.io · 19/02/2026

Want to learn more about the data behind Overton Index and how you can make the most of it? Join us today at 2:00 PM GMT for another Overton 101 webinar! Link to register ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Overton @overton.io · 18/02/2026

Are you a research leader based in the US? Have you read our latest guide on impact reporting? If you haven’t, you are missing out on critical tools to help you build powerful research impact narratives to boost reputation and secure funding…

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Overton @overton.io · 16/02/2026

With over 25 million policy documents in Overton Index (*not including all the opportunities we track in Overton Engage), we’ve got a LOT of data to manage. So, how do we make so much data manageable?

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Overton @overton.io · 13/02/2026

Is it time to rethink research impact? In the video below, Laurie Van Egeren discusses the challenges of research uptake in policy and the potential for institutions to make policy impact more effective.

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Overton @overton.io · 12/02/2026

There’s still time to register for our Overton 101 webinar next week! Join our Product Support Specialist, Ellie Downes, on February 19th at 2:00pm GMT for an introductory and interactive session all about Overton Index. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Overton @overton.io · 11/02/2026

What does impact mean to you? Here’s what it means to Dr Julia Barzyk, @mrstew.bsky.social and Dr Peter Kolarz… “Creating tangible benefits” ”Affecting concrete and valuable change” ”When people care about research” Do you agree? Let us know in the comments!

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Overton @overton.io · 09/02/2026

A compelling impact story can help build reputation by showing how your research has influenced policy at a local, national, or international scale. But where do you start? Overton can help…

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Overton @overton.io · 03/02/2026

We could go on and on about how helpful Overton data can be for your research, but it sounds better coming from our users…

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Overton @overton.io · 02/02/2026

Today, we’re going to talk about our AI-generated document descriptions — specifically what they are, why they’re useful and how they work.

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Overton @overton.io · 29/01/2026

Just a few more hours until we join @springernature.com to discuss our latest report, which unpacks the impact of research on the SDGs. The webinar starts at 12 PM (GMT), so be sure to join using the link below 👇 We'll see you there! cassyni.com/events/w5rph...

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Overton @overton.io · 26/01/2026

Why should you care about broader impact? Because funders do. Now more than ever.

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Overton @overton.io · 22/01/2026

Join us TODAY at 12pm EDT for our first Overton 101 webinar of the new year and receive: ▶︎ An intro to Overton’s data and it’s common use cases ▶︎ A walkthrough of the platform, including sample searches from start to finish ▶︎ An interactive Q&A Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Overton @overton.io · 15/01/2026

Join our first Overton 101 webinar of 2026! Next Thursday, at 12pm EDT, our Head of Engagement and Customer Education, Inesia Adolph, will show you how Overton supports literature searching, impact reporting and evaluation. Register using this link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Overton @overton.io · 13/01/2026

Not all funders think about impact the same way. Depending on the funding programme, how you speak about impact may change. Understanding what matters most to each funder can help you communicate your work more effectively and increase your chances of success...

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Overton @overton.io · 12/01/2026

We figured it might be a good idea to reintroduce ourselves… We are Overton, and we're on a mission to bridge the gap between research and policy.

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Overton @overton.io · 09/01/2026

With all our data, why don't we provide a ‘policy impact score’ based on how often a researcher is cited in policy? It sounds appealing… One neat number to capture your influence. But in reality, policy engagement is far too complex, contextual and indirect for a single score to be meaningful.

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Overton @overton.io · 05/01/2026

Happy new year! We’re back and busy, with THREE more Overton 101 webinars coming your way over the next few months. Our first webinar - hosted by Inesia Adolph - is on January 22nd at 12pm EDT/UTC-5. To secure your spot and learn what to expect, click here: www.overton.io/overton-101-...

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Overton @overton.io · 17/12/2025

We’re proud to share that Overton Index has been recognised in ALA Choice’s 2025 Outstanding Academic Titles Awards! Learn more about the award here: www.overton.io/news/overton... Thank you @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social for this seal of approval - and a big congrats to the wider Overton team! 👏

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Overton @overton.io · 15/12/2025

Last week, the UK’s REF 2029 was unpaused. The announcement brought guidance updates for UK universities as they prepare to demonstrate the quality of their research. Hear University of Cambridge librarian, Yvonne Nobis, speak about the importance of REF and how Overton can support preparations.

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Overton @overton.io · 12/12/2025

It’s the holiday season, and that can only mean one thing… Wreath-making!! Yesterday, some of the Overton team (we were missing a few ❤️) met up in London for an afternoon of festive fun. A big thank you to Tara for organising.

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Overton @overton.io · 10/12/2025

You have TWO days left to apply for our 2025/26 policy impact grant! Apply today for the chance to receive: - Up to £5,000 from a total grant fund of £20,000 - Free access to our policy database to aid in your research - Training and support from our expert team www.overton.io/policy-impac...

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Overton @overton.io · 10/12/2025

It’s your last chance to join the final Overton 101 webinar of 2025! Before you wrap up for the year, join our wonderful product support specialist, Morgan, for an introductory and interactive walkthrough of Overton Index. Find the details below and stay tuned for future Overton 101s in 2026...

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Overton @overton.io · 08/12/2025

Just two more hours to go! Join us TODAY at 11 am EST for our FREE webinar: “Building your impact engine: from policy citations to competitive advantage.” Can’t make it live? No problem — register anyway to receive the recording and our practical guide 👇 zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Overton @overton.io · 04/12/2025

Our FINAL Overton 101 webinar of 2025 is just two weeks away… Join our Product Support Specialist, Morgan Adle, on Thursday, December 11th from 12:00 - 13:00 AEDT, to find out how Overton supports impact reporting and evaluation, as well as literature searching. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Overton @overton.io · 01/12/2025

We are only one week out from our free webinar: “Building your impact engine: from policy citations to competitive advantage”. Join our expert panellists (Susan Renoe, Laurie Van Egeren, Elizabeth Fortune and Max Crowley) as they share how they... zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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