Overton 101: Tracking Research Impact Through Policy

Course description

Please note: This is an externally hosted webinar. Registering through iEnrol will not secure your place. Participants must also register via the external registration link provided below. 

How can you identify when research has informed public policy, legislation, government reports, or other decision-making processes? Join Overton for a one-hour introductory webinar exploring Overton Index, the world's largest searchable database of policy documents and grey literature. This session will introduce researchers and research support staff to new ways of discovering and demonstrating research impact through policy engagement. 

Whether you are new to Overton, trialling the platform, or looking for a refresher, you'll learn how to track policy citations, uncover evidence of research influence beyond academic publications, and explore the pathways through which research informs real-world decision-making. The webinar includes a live platform demonstration, practical use cases, and an interactive Q&A.

External registration: Register for an Overton 101 Webinar 

Type of course

Information session

Who should attend

Researchers, research support staff, and anyone interested in understanding how research influences public policy. 

What you will learn

•  Understand the scope and coverage of Overton Index. 
• Explore how policy documents and grey literature can be discovered and analysed. 
• Learn how Overton supports research impact tracking and policy engagement. 
• Gain practical experience through a live platform demonstration. 
• Become familiar with Overton's search features, outputs, and common use cases. 

Prerequisites / assumed knowledge

Nil