At Overton, we work with a lot of policy citation data. Along the way, we’ve noticed some interesting patterns about the type of research that gets cited in policy. Check out the video below to hear what our very own founder and director @mrstew.bsky.social has to say about those patterns!

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

NEW: An important paper just published by @rorinstitute.bsky.social identifies a new typology of national research assessment systems, bringing much needed clarity and insight to an important discussion. rori.figshare.com/articles/pre... 1/4

"Good grief! It's YOU!" Ty @banquetrecords.com

We know that policy engagement (and impact) is relational - and subject to the politics of particular issues! Fascinating paper on how different ideologies cite research by @alexanderfurnas.com @dashunwang.bsky.social @timlapira.bsky.social using O data. Check out our breakdown of the paper below 👇

A brilliant day yesterday @manchestermarathon.bsky.social and to the Mancunians in general - support was fabulous. Special shoutout to those standing out with hoses to spray us on the way past 🫶😂 First marathon ticked off the bucket list (and if you can't plug on socials then where? Strava? Psht)

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! 👇

Yes, I am nearly out of google storage and most of it is variations of "our dog sleeps really weirdly"

My colleague @kat-hart.bsky.social Hart and I had fun recently reviewing how Overton has developed over the last few years (and it has grown a lot!) We published our findings in this blog post - check it out ⬇️ - www.overton.io/blog/charact...

Calling Overton Index users—we've made some changes buff.ly/lSOZUJ7, We've just launched a brand new policy source taxonomy. We've built a clearer, more consistent and detailed categorisation structure for policy orgs, that's going to make it significantly easier for you to find and analyse docs👇

1. @britishacademy.bsky.social call for UK-based early and mid career researchers to work for a year remotely with international partners on the environment, technology, health, cities or geopolitics Deadline is 17.00 UK time on Wednesday 19 February www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/oda-...

Bit nippy on this morning's dog walk, but ice/wintry landscape first thing is just gorgeous.

❗Important info for Overton grant applicants❗ Firstly, a huge thank you for your interest in the policy data grant. Due to the unexpectedly high volume of applications, we regret to inform you that the decision announcement has been deferred to the 31st January 2025. Thanks for bearing with us!

York at Christmas 🤌 Carol Concert @yorkminster.bsky.social this evening was also fantastic 👏

Riding the festive wave, I see 🤣

🗣️The application period for the Overton Policy Impact grants closes THIS FRIDAY. If you're a researcher interested in policy then this is one for you! Get up to £5000 out of a total of £13000 for your policy focused research. Apply now👇 www.overton.io/policy-impac...