Our impact
We launched Real Impact to help our research communities see the impact of their work. Read more about our manifesto for change and how we demonstrate our commitment to impact through our research, products and our Real Impact Awards.
Real Impact
Research that has real world impact goes beyond citation counts and makes a difference. It’s about communities joining together to find solutions that result in positive change.
We refer to impact as the provable effects of research in the real world. We appreciate it’s not always easy for academics and researchers to see the impact of their work. That’s why we’ve launched ‘Real Impact’ to aid the cause and call on research communities to come together and break down barriers.
Real Impact Advisory Board
Implemented in 2018, Emerald’s Impact Advisory Board was established to support the research community and help us play a key role in furthering the impact agenda. The Impact Advisory Board works to bring our communities together and break down the barriers to real-world change.
The Impact Advisory Board includes representatives from all areas of the research community, who contribute their understanding and perspectives to foster diverse and varying discussions on the impact debate.
Real impact blogs
We believe everyone can make a real impact – read our blogs or join our conversations and help bring your research to life. Together we can make a difference.
A publisher’s view: three years later
With Peer Review Week upon us once again, we embrace the chance to look more closely at what peer review looks like at Emerald Publishing.
20th September 2024
Research integrity in the age of innovation and technology: a conversation with Laura Etchells
At Emerald Publishing, peer reviewing is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the research we publish. So, we sat down with Emerald’s Head of…
19th September 2024
How universities create social value in communities
In this blog, Eric Sandelands outlines the elements of a proactive strategy for ways in which universities can create social value in communities…
16th September 2024
The sky is not the limit: the role of the space industry in improving life while helping shape a fairer society
Manuel Lira showcases how space technology, such as SpaceX's Starlink, enhances quality of life by improving education and healthcare access, while…
16th September 2024
Enhancing quality of life for disabled people and women in Saudi Arabia
Ahlam Ahmed H. Alshehri, PhD candidate at Western Sydney University in Australia, highlights how Saudi Vision 2030 enhances quality of life for…
16th September 2024
Education and quality of life for a fairer society
Discover how Dr. Zehorit Dadon-Golan of Hemdat College and Bar Ilan University, Israel, shows that education is essential for improving quality of…
16th September 2024
City-making and livability for quality of life
Dr. Saut Sagala et al. advocate for better urban planning and inclusive services, contrasting Jakarta's challenges with Vienna's successes to…
16th September 2024
Advancing quality of life through entrepreneurship: the 5 C’s
How can quality of life be enhanced by entrepreneurship? Benjamin Anabaraonye, from the University of Nigeria, explores this through the ‘5 C's’ –…
16th September 2024
A fairer society means quality of life for all
Here, we explore what quality of life brings to our consideration of a fairer society. How might our thinking change, our priorities adapt, and our…
16th September 2024
A picture is worth a thousand words
Dr Matt Long and Dr Amy Cortvriend discuss the instantaneous nature of social media which creates 'accidental heroes', and outline three narratives…
3rd September 2024
We are proud to drive positive change. We aim to deliver real impact. We care about doing the right things to build a better, more sustainable future for all.