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! 👏

How does Virginia Tech’s (VT) +Policy Network use Overton Index to support policy engagement? Isabel Bradburn, the group’s director, spoke with us about how +Policy Network uses Overton Index to understand their external impact and encourage further policy engagement at VT 👇

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.

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.

We’re hiring a Product Support Specialist to join our incredible Engagement and Support team! If you have experience in research impact or bibliometrics, or have worked with academic audiences, we want to hear from you. Click below for more details and to apply 👇

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...

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...

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...

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...

We’re hiring a product support specialist! (UK remote or London-hybrid, with flexible hours to support clients in the Americas) Do you have experience working with academic audiences and a passion for helping clients? This role might be for you… apply.workable.com/overton/j/F3...

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...

Academic research is mainly disseminated in English, but policymaking is largely multilingual. This asymmetry raises an important question... How does language affect the flow of evidence into policy in non-English-speaking countries?

How can you do the most comprehensive, transparent and well-structured systematic reviews? Many guidance manuals - like the PRISMA protocol for systematic review - recommend incorporating grey literature in your analysis to ensure a more thorough and unbiased synthesis of evidence.

How can you write an advanced search query *without* prior knowledge of boolean logic? The answer is simple… By using Overton’s advanced query builder.

Say hello to the new and IMPROVED Overton start page! We’ve completely changed how users can construct searches on Overton and have made it easier to move between the Index and Engage platforms.

Want to learn how universities can build data-driven narratives that connect research to policy outcomes, strengthen reputation, and support funding proposals? Join us on December 8th at 11am EST for our FREE webinar: “Building your impact engine: from policy citations to competitive advantage.”

A new, first of its kind, report from Springer Nature, in partnership with @overton.io, offers the most comprehensive picture yet of how academic research is influencing real-world policy tied to the #SDGs. Explore the report here: spklr.io/63327BMYgH#SDGs 🏛️ #policysky #SciPol

There’s still a few weeks left to apply for Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant. So hop to it! → www.overton.io/policy-impac...

Meet the experts who can help you turn research impact into strategic advantage! Funders and university leaders want evidence that research shapes real-world decisions — but many institutions still lack the infrastructure to track and communicate that influence effectively. zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The UK recently updated their guide to academic engagement with government. It's a key way for researchers to get inspired and find actionable approaches to contribute their expertise to policy. Check out the link below for their suggestions 👇 www.gov.uk/government/p...

Are you heading to the Evidence-Based Research Conference? If you’re in Bergen, be sure to say hi to Helen Ellis and learn how Overton Index helps institutions and researchers track, evidence and grow their policy influence, while empowering decision makers to recognise and use good evidence.

What do you need to consider when applying for research funding? During our recent webinar collab with scientifyRESEARCH, Peter Kolarz shared his advice on how to approach funding applications — from understanding your project’s goals to aligning with the priorities of the funder.👇

“What difference will this research make?” When funders ask this, they want to see tangible strategies and concrete engagement plans for how you’d achieve impact. So how can you show this?

Next week, Overton is heading to São Paulo for SNBU 2025, taking place 17–20 November. Discover how your library can help researchers track the policy impact of their work and enhance their studies, with access to full-text indexed policy documents from around the world. See you there!

When it comes to winning grants, the strength of your research idea is important, but it’s not the only thing that matters. You need to prove that your work has impact beyond academia. Funding panels increasingly look for evidence of engagement, impact and policy relevance.

We’re back by popular demand with another Overton 101 webinar! Join us THIS AFTERNOON (14:00-15:00 UK time) for our next Overton 101 webinar, introducing you to the Overton Index platform and the data that drives it. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We’re sleepless in Seattle… Because we’re one day away from APPAM 2025! Stop by booth 412 to learn how Overton can help you get a global view of the policy landscape.

When you’re talking about impact, how you deliver and communicate it really matters… So, what do you need to cover to ensure you effectively get your message across? For our CEO, Euan Adie, you need to include 3 key components: goals, indicators and stories To learn more, watch the video below. 👇

In a competitive funding landscape, showing and evidencing real-world impact matters more than ever. So, we’re gathering an expert panel to explore how institutions can develop infrastructure that allows them to track, communicate AND actively pursue impact. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Think your work has the potential to expand our understanding of the policy landscape and how research influences it? Fund your research by applying to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant! www.overton.io/policy-impac...

The @financialtimes.com 'Business Schools with Impact' rankings are out! We worked with the FT for a second year, providing policy citation data on the institutions influencing policymakers. Learn more about our analysis here ⬇️ www.overton.io/news/overton...

Are you a researcher looking for your next policy engagement opportunity? We may have one that fits your expertise to the letter. Take a look at some opportunities that have recently gone live on the Overton Engage platform:

Who are the Brazilian researchers shaping public policy? 🇧🇷 A brand new report from Bori and Overton reveals how Brazilian scientists are turning evidence into action and driving real-world change! 🔗 Check our blog and explore the full report here: lnkd.in/e7rgMaP3

What’s the difference between a free Overton Engage account and an institutional subscription? With a subscription, you get: 1️⃣ Tools for strategic engagement 2️⃣ Opportunity Matcher: now available to admins AND individual researchers! 3️⃣ Time-saving and customisable tools 4️⃣ Learning hub and support

Our new Overton Engage Opportunity Matcher feature helps researchers find funding calls, areas of research interest and collaboration opportunities that perfectly align to their expertise. It gives researchers a clear path to impact. Learn more here: www.overton.io/blog/the-opp...

Hopefully you’ve heard about our new platform Overton Engage (for the uninitiated, it’s a database of policy engagement opportunities which helps experts share their knowledge with policymakers) 👀 🤌 Well, we've got some BIG news. We’re introducing a brand new feature and we’re pretty excited…

We’re proud to have partnered with Sage to create the Sage Policy Profiles tool - built using Overton’s data and developed by our teams to help researchers understand and share their policy impact. You have until November 30th to enter their competition! #SagePolicyProfiles #PoweredByOverton

Introducing Overton Engage’s NEW Opportunity Matcher… Automatically uncover policy engagement opportunities that are relevant to you. *this functionality is only available with a premium Engage subscription. If you’re already subscribed, it’s going live this week - so keep an eye out!

Next week, Overton will be attending ENPROP 2025, one of Brasil’s most important gatherings for research and postgraduate education leaders. Stop by our stand and chat with Victor to learn how Overton can help you strategically identify the policy impact of your research outputs.

September AND October have flown by and we have two new team members to introduce! Give a warm welcome to Janne, our newest data scientist, and Christian, our newest software engineer. 😊 We know it’s a bit late (you did start well over two months ago), but we're so happy to have you on board!

Our next Overton 101 webinar — led by our Product Support Specialist, Ellie Downs — is only TWO weeks away on Thursday, November 13th. Best for those based in the EU and the UK, dive into what the app offers with this free, interactive session! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

As a librarian, are you looking for more ways to support researchers, create impact and engage with policy? Well, we have some tips for you…

How does Virginia Tech use Overton to show the real-world influence of research? We spoke to Rachel Miles, Assistant Director for Research Impact and Information Management, about her experiences using Index to track and analyse her organisation’s policy citations.👇 www.overton.io/case-studies...

Do you want £5,000 to support your research AND to receive free access to Overton’s policy database? Apply to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant before time runs out - you only have until December 12th! Learn more and apply today: www.overton.io/policy-impac...

NWB 2025 is already one week away! If you're at the University of Bergen on October 30th, be sure to say hello to Overton data analyst, Kat Hart. She’ll be presenting our poster “Nordic Knowledge in Global Policy: A Citation Analysis via SDG Targets & Government Classifications". Don't miss it!

Overton Index can support individual researchers seeking tenure and promotions by giving them tools to identify and communicate broader forms of impact - like societal or policy influence - beyond traditional citation metrics. Here’s what Cambridge librarian, Yvonne Nobis, has to say:

To mark Open Access Week, we’re revisiting one of our blogs from 2022, where we did a mini-analysis looking at whether open access publications receive more policy citations than paywalled ones. To learn what we did and what we found, head to our blog:

This week we celebrate Open Access Week — a global event which promotes the principle that science is a common good, and therefore should be free to access, share and build upon.

In two weeks time, we’ll be touching down in South Carolina for the 2025 Charleston Library Conference! If you’re interested in learning more about how Overton can help you understand and analyse the policy landscape, and the role of research within it, be sure to stop by table 68 on November 4th 😊

Learn what Overton can do for you TODAY… (…seriously, our very first Overton 101 webinar starts in just 3 hours!!) You'll gain an understanding of Overton's data and how our tools support impact tracking and policy discovery. There's still time to register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...