It’s Global Goals Week! A week of action, awareness, and accountability for the Sustainable Development Goals. We’ll be sharing some discussions and insights around the SDGs, plus how our SDG classifier can help our users understand how their work has impacted policy around each specific goal.

Thanks to everyone who joined our webinar yesterday with scientifyRESEARCH: “Success with research funding: building impact into applications and understanding policy priorities”. Here are some insightful points that we found to be particularly interesting…

We’re co-hosting a webinar today at 2PM UK time - and there’s still time to register! Join Euan Adie, Julia Barzyk, and Peter Kolarz to learn how to weave impact into your proposals and align your grant applications with policy goals. Link to register: www.scientifyresearch.org/event/succes...

How do you know if our policy impact grant is right for you? We invite anyone to apply, particularly: - Researchers in the early stage of their career - Staff who don’t perform research full time - Those looking to establish themselves in the fields of scientometrics, bibliometrics, and more!

How do you know if your research is making a tangible difference in the world? In our latest blog article, we share a practical framework for connecting, assessing and presenting societal impact of your research. Check it out here:

This is what previous recipients of our Overton policy impact grant are saying… Applications close on December 12th. Learn more here: www.overton.io/policy-impac...

Are you attending the American Political Science Association's annual meeting and exhibition? Our wonderful data analyst, Kat Hart, is appearing on a panel on Friday, September 12th and presenting a poster on Saturday, September 13th. Be sure to say hi! 👋

Helen Ellis has arrived at the 2025 Mercian Collaboration Conference! Head to the Overton table to say hello and learn how Overton’s software can help you: ✔ Track how research influences policy ✔ Discover and analyse report literature on any topic ✔ Support academic engagement with policy

Over 900 people have already registered for our webinar, co-hosted with scientifyRESEARCH… Why not join them? Learn how to articulate the policy impact of your research and register here: www.scientifyresearch.org/event/succes...

Head to booth 9 at the 2025 ARMS Conference on September 10th to say hi to our Business Development Manager and Global Marketing Support, Victor. If you’re a research manager interested in learning more about how to understand, track and present the impact of your faculty’s research - let's chat!

Are you a researcher or professional staff member who studies the use of evidence in policy? Fund your research with Overton’s policy impact grant! Applications are open to all and must be received by December 12, 2025 - click the link for more information…

One of the main goals of Altmetric, @policycommons.bsky.social and @overton.io include policy sources in our various services is to increase consumption, awareness and readership of policy documents themselves. www.splinter.com/un-report-no...

We’re proud to share that our logo is featured in The Guardian today as part of a nationwide campaign by the Good Business Charter! This campaign celebrates organisations across the UK that are committed to responsible business – and we’re honoured to be recognised.

We’re excited to announce the Overton 2025/26 grant opportunity! Learn how your project could receive funding to explore, evaluate, or expand the use of policy data in research impact work. A big thank you to STI-ENID for letting us launch this opportunity at their 2025 conference.

In just one week, we’ll be down under at the 2025 Australasian Research Management Society (ARMS) Conference! 🇦🇺 If you’re attending, be sure to stop by the Overton stand for a chat with Victor to learn how Overton can help uncover the full picture of your research influence…

Why do academics pursue research? A Pew Research Centre study points to 2 reasons: solving problems and serving the public good. In our latest webinar with ACRL, panelists showed how Overton helps researchers track policy impact & turn ideas into action. Here's what they said...

How can you demonstrate impact in your grant applications to help secure research funding? Overton and @scientifyRESEARCH.org are hosting a webinar on Wednesday, September 17th to tackle this question. Register to attend here:

Next week, Overton is heading to the 29th Annual International Conference on Science and Technology Indicators (@stienid2025.bsky.social)! We’ll be making a very exciting announcement… So be sure to stop by the Overton table for the inside scoop 👀 See you in Bristol! #STI-ENID2025 #Overton

Are you a researcher based in the UK, with expertise in or around marine and coastal restoration? If so, we’ve got a consultation that could be perfect for you… Title – “Draft Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan” Region – Scotland Deadline – 19/10/2025 Link –

🔔 Last call to join us for today’s “Research Impact Beyond Academia” webinar with @ala-acrl.bsky.social! 11 am meeting cancelled? Forgot to register? Only just hearing about this now? Whatever the reason, it’s not too late to sign up and join! Register here: www.choice360.org/webinars/res...

New opportunity! Title: “Consultation: Identification of victims of modern slavery” Region: United Kingdom Deadline: October 10, 2025 Link: app.overton.io/ui/opportuni... Head to Overton Engage for more opportunities. We have over 4,000 opps on the platform and are adding more every day…

Overton has arrived at the #NCURA Annual Conference, and Mirage can’t wait to meet you all… Head to Booth 312 to chat about how Overton can help you understand and show the impact of your faculty’s research. #NCURAAnnual #NCURA2025

In the lead up to this year's STI-ENID conference in Bristol (3-5 September, 2025). Thanks to our generous sponsors @wellcometrust.bsky.social, Digital Science, @clarivate.com, University of Bristol @soebristol.bsky.social, @overton.io, UKRN, @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social and @elife.bsky.social

After last week’s earthquake near Russia, we wanted to know how governments use policy to respond to natural disasters. We found a report from the government of Japan, published 10 years after the devastating Tōhoku earthquake, which reflects on response efforts. 👉 app.overton.io/document.php...

We’re teaming up with @ala-acrl.bsky.social to explore how librarians and researchers can work together to drive meaningful knowledge exchange - and prove that research matters beyond academia! Register for our webinar here 👉 www.choice360.org/webinars/res...

Learn how to build real-world impact into your grant applications & align with policy priorities. Join us on 17 Sept at 15:00 CET for this insightful webinar hosted by #scientifyRESEARCH and @overton.io Register now: www.scientifyresearch.org/event/succes... #ResearchFunding #Overton

The NCURA: National Council of University Research Administrators Annual Conference is a week away! If you’re a research admin looking for a practical impact tracking tool that will support: ▶︎ Funding efforts ▶︎ Institutional reporting ▶︎ And impact tracking We want to meet you 🫵 #NCURAAnnual

Overton in Research: the social identity approach to health and a new method for understanding policy impact... Read out latest blog article here: www.overton.io/blog/overton...

📣 New consultation opportunity!! Title – “Consultation: Employment support for disabled people” Region – United Kingdom Deadline – September 29, 2025 Link – app.overton.io/ui/opportuni... There’s more where that came from. Explore more consultations like this through the Overton Engage app.

Last week we welcomed three new team members into the Overton fold and our office is overflowing (with people, focused-energy and good vibes)… Say hello to Tara, Sam and Hollie; who have joined as our Operations and Finance Coordinator, Software Engineer and Designer, respectively.

Craft stronger research funding proposals, join us on 17 Sept 15:00 CET to learn how to build impact into your applications + align with policy goals. Organized by #scientifyRESEARCH + @overton.io Register: www.scientifyresearch.org/event/succes... #ResearchFunding #Webinar #Overton #GrantWriting

Grant proposals need more than great ideas, they need real-world impact. Our latest blog with Euan Adie from @overton.io shows how policy citations can strengthen your case for funding.  www.scientifyresearch.org/blog/strengt...  #ResearchFunding #Impact #GrantWriting #Overton #scientifyRESEARCH

New engagement opportunity... Title - “Consultation: Higher Education and Funding: Threat of Insolvency and International Students” Region - United Kingdom Deadline - July 31, 2025 Link - app.overton.io/ui/opportuni... #GetOvertonEngaged #HigherEducation #EvidenceConsultationOpportunity

Taylor Goulding and Kate Holvey are at Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN) today... Stop by our stand, say hi, and grab a sweet little snack 🍬 And don't forget to head to main foyer at 4:45 for a post-conference drink. See you soon!

BRIC 2025 is go! Come say hi to our Head of Data Katie, and learn how you can use Overton to effectively track, report on, and grow your research’s influence in policy. She'll also be giving a talk about measuring how academic research is used in policy to advance SDG targets: 📆 June 5th ⏰ 2pm

What do #tariffs mean for global trade growth? Check out this report from @wto.org which outlines the sharp decline and shifts in global trade as a result of recent US policy changes. ➡️

Proud of our data scientist Angel, presenting his analysis at @inorms-reg.bsky.social! His talk explores how AI tools can help align scholarly outputs to government priorities, funder goals and SDGs. Let us know if you caught his presentation!

Demonstrating the real-world impact of research is increasingly essential for surviving in a competitive funding landscape. Find out how UC Davis track and evidence their policy influence, and show their donors and funders how they’re delivering public benefit.👇 www.overton.io/case-studies...

Does political ideology determine which experts we listen to? New research using Overton data shows that Republican and Democratic policymakers use science very differently. Read on to see what this means for academics who want to influence policy 👉

Hands up who's at @inorms-reg.bsky.social conference next week? 🙋‍♀️ We're thrilled to be exhibiting again this year - drop by booth 29 to meet @helenellisoverton.bsky.social and discuss how we can support your research office. #ResearchManagement #ResearchSupport #ResearchExcellence

Need some tips and tricks to show funders the real-world influence of your work? Read our #OvertonHacks blog to find out how to use Overton to help your funding applications stand out! 👇

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce our 2024 Overton microgrant awardees! Read on for an in depth look at who the awardees are and the projects they’re working on:

📢 We have a new resource for our Spanish-speaking users! Check out our first non-English Overton Index demo, “Una demostración de Overton” here 👉

Are you an AI expert looking to influence UN policy? 🇺🇳⚖️🌍 Check out this consultation which asks how we can balance AI innovation and creative integrity. Title: Consultation: Artificial intelligence and creativity Region: Global Deadline: 05 May, 2025 Link:

We're making it easier for Overton users to track their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals. Find out how 👉 buff.ly/aEHixiX #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDGs #Bibliometrics #ResearchImpact

Today’s the day! We’re in Albuquerque for the 2025 Research Analytics Summit. Come chat with Victor about Overton and how we help your institution understand its policy influence.

The ACRL conference starts today! Come see Victor da Silva Carvalho at booth 213. We'd love to connect with you!

Overton's data is used by scholars worldwide - across the month of March we'll be sharing #OvertonDataInsights. Our latest blog looks at a paper from @zslofficial.bsky.social which explores the value of the Living Planet Index (LPI) as a policy tool👇

The UKSG conference is finally here! Drop by booth 29 to meet Helen Ellis and Terry Bucknell — we may even have some goodies for you! #UKSG2025

What can looking at past wars tell us about the future of #Russia and #Ukraine? Check out this report from @hcss.bsky.social which is #IndexedOnOverton to find out ⬇️