Research in the NHS, social care, and public health settings is under increasing pressure to demonstrate real-world impact. Many existing impact tools fail to capture impact effectively especially for research led by services, clinical academics, early-career teams, and research in rural or underserved areas.
The YH ARC VICTOR platform developed with NIHR funding in Yorkshire and Humber is the UK’s first online tool for real-time research impact assessment. It is designed to help researchers showcase and understand the impact of their work. It is already used by over 55 health and care organisations across the UK.
Introduction to VICTOR
- 2-Minute Overview Video: A concise video introducing the VICTOR framework to quickly explain what VICTOR is and its importance in making research impacts more visible.
- Link: Powtoon – VICTOR Making visible the impacts of research
Detailed Overview: How VICTOR Works
- 35-Minute Video: Dr Natalie Jones provides an in-depth explanation of VICTOR and practical examples illustrating how researchers can use VICTOR to demonstrate their research’s impact.
Ideal for: Those seeking a comprehensive understanding of VICTOR and its practical applications.
VICTOR Microsite & Resources
- The VICTOR microsite offers numerous resources for those with a VICTOR account.
What’s available:
- Starter guides
- Video tutorials
- Tools to help researchers measure and share the impacts of their work, and example VICTOR impact reports.
- Link to Google microsite: VICTOR Resources: Everything you need to know!
Researchers’ Stories: Real-Life Applications
Discover how researchers are using VICTOR to demonstrate their research value. These short videos share unique perspectives from professionals in various roles.
- Bev Taylor Role: Senior Research Nurse https://youtu.be/8f7NIrKv1m0
- Lyn Wilson Role: Lead Research Nurse https://youtu.be/TGEnRwwi7_8
- Professor Bev Snaith Role: Academic and Research Leader https://youtu.be/RLbJUltQYng
Next Steps
- Watch the videos for an introduction and a deeper dive into how VICTOR works.
- Explore the microsite for additional tools and resources.
- Learn from the stories of researchers already using VICTOR to measure and showcase their impacts.
- Contact VICTORimpact.tool@gmail.com to get an account.
🔗 VICTOR Platform Login: https://victorimpacttool.net
