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Environmental Information: Use and Influence (Dalhousie Univ.) @eiui.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

What counts as a “policy document”? @overton.io policy impact grant awardees Hare et al. explore how the definition of a #policy document differs across databases and research, and what this means for how we interpret policy impact. www.overton.io/blog/what-co...

Title, abstract, and photo depicting grant funding and policy documents from an Overton blog on what counts as a policy document

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Plants, People, Planet @plantspeopleplanet.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

'Because we’ve got @overton.io as a tool, we're really excited about being able to track the policy impact of Open Letters. That's the ideal impact for these papers because we want authors to use them as a means to instigate #policy change.' Check out this case study: www.overton.io/case-studies...

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Publishing an impactful journal: Plants, People, Planet

Dr Bennet Young is the managing editor of the journal Plants, People Planet. Driven by societal impact, they use Overton to understand how the research they publish helps address global challenges.

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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 · 09/07/2026

Wow Kate these pictures are stunning! So excited to have you on board 😊

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Overton @overton.io · 22/06/2026

If you support researchers, manage impact activities, or work in a library or research office, this session will provide practical examples you can put to use straight away. → 9 July, 15:00-15:30 BST Register here 👉 www.overton.io/webinar-unde...

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Webinar: Using Overton policy data to understand and articulate research impact

Join our upcoming webinar where we will showcase how Overton policy data can help you trace your research’s reach across the policy landscape and powerfully articulate it.

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Overton @overton.io · 22/06/2026

We'll explore: - Different definitions of ‘*research impact*’ - Why policy attention matters - Concrete examples of how the policy influence of individual researchers can be discovered - Practical ways in which impact evidence can be utilised

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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

Our discussion will cover: ✔️ The importance of evidence syntheses that account for evidence beyond academic journals ✔️ How to support this type of work and integrate diverse evidence ✔️ Overcoming traditional barriers to the methodological searching of grey literature and policy documents.

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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 · 14/04/2026

Register now for our upcoming webinar session in collaboration with @ala-acrl.bsky.social: Policy and grey literature in evidence synthesis: Deepening discovery for systematic and scoping reviews. May 14th, 14:00 ET / 11:00 PDT Register now! www.overton.io/webinar-evid...

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Choice360 Webinar: Evidence synthesis and deepening discovery

This webinar brings together a panel of experts to discuss the importance of diversifying and expanding the type of evidence used in evidence synthesis to include policy documents and other grey liter...

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Overton @overton.io · 09/04/2026

In addition to more current data, better coverage and more accurate results, this update has enabled us to give our institution data index page a makeover! The new page has even more data and additional search, sort and filtering options.

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Overton @overton.io · 09/04/2026

As part of our ongoing commitment to product development in line with the feedback and insights we hear directly from our user community, we’ve recently upgraded institutional affiliation data in our platform from GRID to ROR - Research Organization Registry.

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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 · 16/03/2026

We have a new Overton in research blog! Learn how Latin American universities are helping to advance the Sustainable Development Goals 👉 www.overton.io/blog/overton...

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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 · 23/02/2026

Using policy citation data to evidence the reach of your research can help your institution differentiate itself from competitors. And the analysis of the reach and influence of your work can support efforts to further policy engagement, visibility and impact.

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Overton @overton.io · 23/02/2026

At Overton, we help research organisations quantify and map the visibility of their scholarly works in policy, and gain insight into the research that is informing policy worldwide.

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Overton @overton.io · 23/02/2026

Demonstrating how your scholarly outputs influence policy or resonate with policymakers shows that your work: ✔️ Addresses pressing real-world challenges. ✔️ Translates academic insights into actionable solutions. ✔️ Is influential and relevant enough to shape decision-making across the world.

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Overton @overton.io · 23/02/2026

Policy influence is a powerful demonstration of research relevance. But how can you demonstrate that influence? Policy citations make for compelling evidence of societal engagement for external audiences.

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Overton @overton.io · 20/02/2026

And, if your institution is thinking about how to strengthen it’s impact strategy, we’ve put together a blog which lays out the key takeaways from the webinar - and it’s well worth a read: www.overton.io/blog/how-to-...

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How to build an institutional impact engine: a deep dive into our strategic impact webinar

Overton recently hosted a webinar with experts on research impact from universities across the United States. Learn how they’ve implemented strategies at their institutions to translate research and…

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Overton @overton.io · 20/02/2026

Without an institutional impact culture, impact management becomes compliance, and the value of impact is diminished. With the right support, incentives and evidence base, impact becomes something institutions can nurture, scale and sustain.

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Overton @overton.io · 20/02/2026

Ultimately, the thread connecting this THE article and our webinar discussion is culture.

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Overton @overton.io · 20/02/2026

This aligns closely with what we explored in our recent webinar, where we spoke about how institutions can build an impact engine which allows them to move beyond reactive reporting and toward strategic decision-making.

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Overton @overton.io · 20/02/2026

- Understanding that impact grows from academic values, rather than managerial frameworks and assessments. - Allocating time and resources to support impact work, and investing in internal expertise. - Prioritising co-creation with external stakeholders. - Recognising impact in promotions.

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Overton @overton.io · 20/02/2026

In practice, this means embedding impact into research culture through real, thoughtful institutional commitments, including...

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Overton @overton.io · 20/02/2026

The article argues that impact succeeds when it’s treated as part of scholarship, rather than administrative burden.

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