Location
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium (NAKA)
Start Date
4-6-2026 12:00 PM
End Date
4-6-2026 12:15 PM
Description
How do we recognise great research in all its diverse forms? Around the world, institutions are trying to move beyond simple citation counts toward something fairer and more meaningful. At the University of Bath in the UK, we’ve been experimenting with ways to combine traditional bibliometrics with richer indicators of engagement, such as policy influence, media attention, and real-world impact, to build a more balanced picture of research quality.
In this lightning talk, we’ll share what we’ve learned so far: how we co-created guidance with researchers, librarians, and research managers; how we built discipline-sensitive approaches; and how we trained our “trainers” - those who sit on promotion and selection panels - to use evidence responsibly. Some things worked, others didn’t, and we’ll be honest about both.
While our story begins in one UK university, the lessons reach much further. Whether you’re at a small college or a global research institute, you’ll find ideas for making assessment fairer, more transparent, and more human. By working together and learning from each other, we can make responsible research assessment not just an aspiration, but an everyday practice.
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Bridging Metrics and Meaning: Integrating Traditional and Alternative Indicators for Responsible Research Assessment
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium (NAKA)
How do we recognise great research in all its diverse forms? Around the world, institutions are trying to move beyond simple citation counts toward something fairer and more meaningful. At the University of Bath in the UK, we’ve been experimenting with ways to combine traditional bibliometrics with richer indicators of engagement, such as policy influence, media attention, and real-world impact, to build a more balanced picture of research quality.
In this lightning talk, we’ll share what we’ve learned so far: how we co-created guidance with researchers, librarians, and research managers; how we built discipline-sensitive approaches; and how we trained our “trainers” - those who sit on promotion and selection panels - to use evidence responsibly. Some things worked, others didn’t, and we’ll be honest about both.
While our story begins in one UK university, the lessons reach much further. Whether you’re at a small college or a global research institute, you’ll find ideas for making assessment fairer, more transparent, and more human. By working together and learning from each other, we can make responsible research assessment not just an aspiration, but an everyday practice.