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In the fifth of six special Diamond Jubilee features celebrating research at Canterbury Christ Church University, we look at the impact of our research and how it is being used in practice.
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Impact can be defined as "an effect on, change or benefit to the economy, society, culture, public policy or services, health, the environment or quality of life, beyond academia”.
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Research Impact
Research conducted by Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU)’s academics, research centres and research groups has been having national and international impact for decades. Our work impacts directly on the world-from the environment, and social and healthcare practices and policies to politics and the economy.
of our impact case studies
which tell the story of the extent of our impact - have been recognised as World Leading and Internationally Excellent
of our research
is classified as having either cultural or societal impact and this is a result of our strong commitment to contributing to local communities. We are proud of our deeply rooted connections in Kent and Medway and our rapidly growing connections across the region.
Cultural Impact
Our research has uncovered and told stories with significant cultural impact - not only within the region or the country, but also internationally.
Environmental Impact
Our environmental research has had real-world, practical applications in high-profile settings
Societal Impact
Canterbury Christ Church's work in the health, sports and humanities sectors has wider implications for society, with our work affecting over a million people across the UK.
£13.5m government funding and
1,101,000 more active young people
secured thanks to Centre for Sport, Physical Education and Activity research on the Change 4 Life school sport clubs programme.
Baby Room Research Project
led to local authority policy changes in two UK counties
new, specialist training opportunities for baby room professionals and changes in practice within ECEC settings.
4700 schools in the UK and abroad
now take an inclusive approach to Christian education
thanks to changes in education policy informed by the National Institute for Christian Education Research, with several denominations influenced in the UK, USA, Australia and beyond.
Impact on Policy
Perinatal Physical Activity Research Group at CCCU has directly led to development of new pre-qualification and in-service training for doctors, midwives and other health professionals (including exercise professionals) regarding perinatal physical activity.
Legal and Political Impact.
Research at CCCU led to the legislation of Uganda’s Investment Code Act 2019 with obligations for companies that are licensed to exploit scarce resources to protect the environment.
It was through this research that a number of stakeholders in Uganda including the Uganda Law Reform Commission, the Uganda Investment Authority, the Ministry of Health, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the East African Community, the IGAD and the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development, engaged Dr Nyombi (Reader at CCCU) to support legislative reform in a bid to boost trade and investment in Uganda.
Uganda UK Health Alliance
60 years in 60 seconds: Diamond Jubilee vlogs.
To celebrate the CCCU Diamond Jubilee, we challenged six of our research leaders to tell us about the legacy of our research in just 60 seconds. These will be uploaded sequentially as they are produced so check back regularly for new ones!