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Discover policy, track impact and find new ways to engage with policymakers
Discover policy, track impact and find new ways to engage with policymakers
In a competitive funding landscape, showing and evidencing real-world impact matters more than ever. So, we’re gathering an expert panel to explore how institutions can develop infrastructure that allows them to track, communicate AND actively pursue impact.
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In a competitive funding landscape, showing and evidencing real-world impact matters more than ever. So, we’re gathering an expert panel to explore how institutions can develop infrastructure that allows them to track, communicate AND actively pursue impact.
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Think your work has the potential to expand our understanding of the policy landscape and how research influences it?
Fund your research by applying to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant!
www.overton.io/policy-impac...
Fund your research by applying to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant!
www.overton.io/policy-impac...
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Think your work has the potential to expand our understanding of the policy landscape and how research influences it?
Fund your research by applying to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant!
www.overton.io/policy-impac...
Fund your research by applying to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant!
www.overton.io/policy-impac...
The @financialtimes.com 'Business Schools with Impact' rankings are out!
We worked with the FT for a second year, providing policy citation data on the institutions influencing policymakers.
Learn more about our analysis here ⬇️
www.overton.io/news/overton...
We worked with the FT for a second year, providing policy citation data on the institutions influencing policymakers.
Learn more about our analysis here ⬇️
www.overton.io/news/overton...
Overton’s data used in Financial Times Business School rankings analysis
Overton’s policy citation data was recently used by the Financial Times (FT) for a second year as they examined the policy influence of institutions in their ranking of ‘Business Schools with Impact’.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The @financialtimes.com 'Business Schools with Impact' rankings are out!
We worked with the FT for a second year, providing policy citation data on the institutions influencing policymakers.
Learn more about our analysis here ⬇️
www.overton.io/news/overton...
We worked with the FT for a second year, providing policy citation data on the institutions influencing policymakers.
Learn more about our analysis here ⬇️
www.overton.io/news/overton...
Are you a researcher looking for your next policy engagement opportunity?
We may have one that fits your expertise to the letter. Take a look at some opportunities that have recently gone live on the Overton Engage platform:
We may have one that fits your expertise to the letter. Take a look at some opportunities that have recently gone live on the Overton Engage platform:
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Are you a researcher looking for your next policy engagement opportunity?
We may have one that fits your expertise to the letter. Take a look at some opportunities that have recently gone live on the Overton Engage platform:
We may have one that fits your expertise to the letter. Take a look at some opportunities that have recently gone live on the Overton Engage platform:
Who are the Brazilian researchers shaping public policy? 🇧🇷
A brand new report from Bori and Overton reveals how Brazilian scientists are turning evidence into action and driving real-world change!
🔗 Check our blog and explore the full report here: lnkd.in/e7rgMaP3
A brand new report from Bori and Overton reveals how Brazilian scientists are turning evidence into action and driving real-world change!
🔗 Check our blog and explore the full report here: lnkd.in/e7rgMaP3
November 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Who are the Brazilian researchers shaping public policy? 🇧🇷
A brand new report from Bori and Overton reveals how Brazilian scientists are turning evidence into action and driving real-world change!
🔗 Check our blog and explore the full report here: lnkd.in/e7rgMaP3
A brand new report from Bori and Overton reveals how Brazilian scientists are turning evidence into action and driving real-world change!
🔗 Check our blog and explore the full report here: lnkd.in/e7rgMaP3
What’s the difference between a free Overton Engage account and an institutional subscription? With a subscription, you get:
1️⃣ Tools for strategic engagement
2️⃣ Opportunity Matcher: now available to admins AND individual researchers!
3️⃣ Time-saving and customisable tools
4️⃣ Learning hub and support
1️⃣ Tools for strategic engagement
2️⃣ Opportunity Matcher: now available to admins AND individual researchers!
3️⃣ Time-saving and customisable tools
4️⃣ Learning hub and support
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
What’s the difference between a free Overton Engage account and an institutional subscription? With a subscription, you get:
1️⃣ Tools for strategic engagement
2️⃣ Opportunity Matcher: now available to admins AND individual researchers!
3️⃣ Time-saving and customisable tools
4️⃣ Learning hub and support
1️⃣ Tools for strategic engagement
2️⃣ Opportunity Matcher: now available to admins AND individual researchers!
3️⃣ Time-saving and customisable tools
4️⃣ Learning hub and support
Our new Overton Engage Opportunity Matcher feature helps researchers find funding calls, areas of research interest and collaboration opportunities that perfectly align to their expertise.
It gives researchers a clear path to impact.
Learn more here: www.overton.io/blog/the-opp...
It gives researchers a clear path to impact.
Learn more here: www.overton.io/blog/the-opp...
November 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Our new Overton Engage Opportunity Matcher feature helps researchers find funding calls, areas of research interest and collaboration opportunities that perfectly align to their expertise.
It gives researchers a clear path to impact.
Learn more here: www.overton.io/blog/the-opp...
It gives researchers a clear path to impact.
Learn more here: www.overton.io/blog/the-opp...
Hopefully you’ve heard about our new platform Overton Engage (for the uninitiated, it’s a database of policy engagement opportunities which helps experts share their knowledge with policymakers) 👀 🤌
Well, we've got some BIG news. We’re introducing a brand new feature and we’re pretty excited…
Well, we've got some BIG news. We’re introducing a brand new feature and we’re pretty excited…
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Hopefully you’ve heard about our new platform Overton Engage (for the uninitiated, it’s a database of policy engagement opportunities which helps experts share their knowledge with policymakers) 👀 🤌
Well, we've got some BIG news. We’re introducing a brand new feature and we’re pretty excited…
Well, we've got some BIG news. We’re introducing a brand new feature and we’re pretty excited…
We’re proud to have partnered with Sage to create the Sage Policy Profiles tool - built using Overton’s data and developed by our teams to help researchers understand and share their policy impact. You have until November 30th to enter their competition!
#SagePolicyProfiles #PoweredByOverton
#SagePolicyProfiles #PoweredByOverton
The Sage Policy Profiles contest is live! Share your most surprising policy citation for a chance to win $500.
How to enter:
🔹Register for Sage Policy Profiles
🔹Find your most surprising policy citation
🔹 Submit via our contest form by Nov 30 (T&Cs apply)
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WNaDJi
How to enter:
🔹Register for Sage Policy Profiles
🔹Find your most surprising policy citation
🔹 Submit via our contest form by Nov 30 (T&Cs apply)
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WNaDJi
November 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We’re proud to have partnered with Sage to create the Sage Policy Profiles tool - built using Overton’s data and developed by our teams to help researchers understand and share their policy impact. You have until November 30th to enter their competition!
#SagePolicyProfiles #PoweredByOverton
#SagePolicyProfiles #PoweredByOverton
Introducing Overton Engage’s NEW Opportunity Matcher…
Automatically uncover policy engagement opportunities that are relevant to you.
*this functionality is only available with a premium Engage subscription. If you’re already subscribed, it’s going live this week - so keep an eye out!
Automatically uncover policy engagement opportunities that are relevant to you.
*this functionality is only available with a premium Engage subscription. If you’re already subscribed, it’s going live this week - so keep an eye out!
November 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Introducing Overton Engage’s NEW Opportunity Matcher…
Automatically uncover policy engagement opportunities that are relevant to you.
*this functionality is only available with a premium Engage subscription. If you’re already subscribed, it’s going live this week - so keep an eye out!
Automatically uncover policy engagement opportunities that are relevant to you.
*this functionality is only available with a premium Engage subscription. If you’re already subscribed, it’s going live this week - so keep an eye out!
Next week, Overton will be attending ENPROP 2025, one of Brasil’s most important gatherings for research and postgraduate education leaders.
Stop by our stand and chat with Victor to learn how Overton can help you strategically identify the policy impact of your research outputs.
Stop by our stand and chat with Victor to learn how Overton can help you strategically identify the policy impact of your research outputs.
October 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Next week, Overton will be attending ENPROP 2025, one of Brasil’s most important gatherings for research and postgraduate education leaders.
Stop by our stand and chat with Victor to learn how Overton can help you strategically identify the policy impact of your research outputs.
Stop by our stand and chat with Victor to learn how Overton can help you strategically identify the policy impact of your research outputs.
September AND October have flown by and we have two new team members to introduce!
Give a warm welcome to Janne, our newest data scientist, and Christian, our newest software engineer. 😊
We know it’s a bit late (you did start well over two months ago), but we're so happy to have you on board!
Give a warm welcome to Janne, our newest data scientist, and Christian, our newest software engineer. 😊
We know it’s a bit late (you did start well over two months ago), but we're so happy to have you on board!
October 31, 2025 at 12:16 PM
September AND October have flown by and we have two new team members to introduce!
Give a warm welcome to Janne, our newest data scientist, and Christian, our newest software engineer. 😊
We know it’s a bit late (you did start well over two months ago), but we're so happy to have you on board!
Give a warm welcome to Janne, our newest data scientist, and Christian, our newest software engineer. 😊
We know it’s a bit late (you did start well over two months ago), but we're so happy to have you on board!
Our next Overton 101 webinar — led by our Product Support Specialist, Ellie Downs — is only TWO weeks away on Thursday, November 13th.
Best for those based in the EU and the UK, dive into what the app offers with this free, interactive session!
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Best for those based in the EU and the UK, dive into what the app offers with this free, interactive session!
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Our next Overton 101 webinar — led by our Product Support Specialist, Ellie Downs — is only TWO weeks away on Thursday, November 13th.
Best for those based in the EU and the UK, dive into what the app offers with this free, interactive session!
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Best for those based in the EU and the UK, dive into what the app offers with this free, interactive session!
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
As a librarian, are you looking for more ways to support researchers, create impact and engage with policy?
Well, we have some tips for you…
Well, we have some tips for you…
October 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
As a librarian, are you looking for more ways to support researchers, create impact and engage with policy?
Well, we have some tips for you…
Well, we have some tips for you…
How does Virginia Tech use Overton to show the real-world influence of research?
We spoke to Rachel Miles, Assistant Director for Research Impact and Information Management, about her experiences using Index to track and analyse her organisation’s policy citations.👇
www.overton.io/case-studies...
We spoke to Rachel Miles, Assistant Director for Research Impact and Information Management, about her experiences using Index to track and analyse her organisation’s policy citations.👇
www.overton.io/case-studies...
Using Overton to report on departmental impact: Virginia Tech
How Virginia Tech libraries use Overton's policy citation database to report on institutional research impact
www.overton.io
October 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
How does Virginia Tech use Overton to show the real-world influence of research?
We spoke to Rachel Miles, Assistant Director for Research Impact and Information Management, about her experiences using Index to track and analyse her organisation’s policy citations.👇
www.overton.io/case-studies...
We spoke to Rachel Miles, Assistant Director for Research Impact and Information Management, about her experiences using Index to track and analyse her organisation’s policy citations.👇
www.overton.io/case-studies...
Do you want £5,000 to support your research AND to receive free access to Overton’s policy database?
Apply to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant before time runs out - you only have until December 12th!
Learn more and apply today: www.overton.io/policy-impac...
Apply to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant before time runs out - you only have until December 12th!
Learn more and apply today: www.overton.io/policy-impac...
Apply to Overton's Policy Impact Grant 2025/6
Get information about applying to Overton's Policy Impact Grant
www.overton.io
October 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Do you want £5,000 to support your research AND to receive free access to Overton’s policy database?
Apply to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant before time runs out - you only have until December 12th!
Learn more and apply today: www.overton.io/policy-impac...
Apply to Overton’s 2025/26 policy impact grant before time runs out - you only have until December 12th!
Learn more and apply today: www.overton.io/policy-impac...
NWB 2025 is already one week away! If you're at the University of Bergen on October 30th, be sure to say hello to Overton data analyst, Kat Hart.
She’ll be presenting our poster “Nordic Knowledge in Global Policy: A Citation Analysis via SDG Targets & Government Classifications".
Don't miss it!
She’ll be presenting our poster “Nordic Knowledge in Global Policy: A Citation Analysis via SDG Targets & Government Classifications".
Don't miss it!
October 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
NWB 2025 is already one week away! If you're at the University of Bergen on October 30th, be sure to say hello to Overton data analyst, Kat Hart.
She’ll be presenting our poster “Nordic Knowledge in Global Policy: A Citation Analysis via SDG Targets & Government Classifications".
Don't miss it!
She’ll be presenting our poster “Nordic Knowledge in Global Policy: A Citation Analysis via SDG Targets & Government Classifications".
Don't miss it!
Overton Index can support individual researchers seeking tenure and promotions by giving them tools to identify and communicate broader forms of impact - like societal or policy influence - beyond traditional citation metrics.
Here’s what Cambridge librarian, Yvonne Nobis, has to say:
Here’s what Cambridge librarian, Yvonne Nobis, has to say:
October 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Overton Index can support individual researchers seeking tenure and promotions by giving them tools to identify and communicate broader forms of impact - like societal or policy influence - beyond traditional citation metrics.
Here’s what Cambridge librarian, Yvonne Nobis, has to say:
Here’s what Cambridge librarian, Yvonne Nobis, has to say:
To mark Open Access Week, we’re revisiting one of our blogs from 2022, where we did a mini-analysis looking at whether open access publications receive more policy citations than paywalled ones.
To learn what we did and what we found, head to our blog:
To learn what we did and what we found, head to our blog:
Is there an Open Access advantage for policy citations? We think so (but there’s more to explore)
Overton recently presented a short lightning talk and poster at the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA) conference on whether or not there was an open access citation advantage…
www.overton.io
October 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
To mark Open Access Week, we’re revisiting one of our blogs from 2022, where we did a mini-analysis looking at whether open access publications receive more policy citations than paywalled ones.
To learn what we did and what we found, head to our blog:
To learn what we did and what we found, head to our blog:
This week we celebrate Open Access Week — a global event which promotes the principle that science is a common good, and therefore should be free to access, share and build upon.
October 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This week we celebrate Open Access Week — a global event which promotes the principle that science is a common good, and therefore should be free to access, share and build upon.
In two weeks time, we’ll be touching down in South Carolina for the 2025 Charleston Library Conference!
If you’re interested in learning more about how Overton can help you understand and analyse the policy landscape, and the role of research within it, be sure to stop by table 68 on November 4th 😊
If you’re interested in learning more about how Overton can help you understand and analyse the policy landscape, and the role of research within it, be sure to stop by table 68 on November 4th 😊
October 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
In two weeks time, we’ll be touching down in South Carolina for the 2025 Charleston Library Conference!
If you’re interested in learning more about how Overton can help you understand and analyse the policy landscape, and the role of research within it, be sure to stop by table 68 on November 4th 😊
If you’re interested in learning more about how Overton can help you understand and analyse the policy landscape, and the role of research within it, be sure to stop by table 68 on November 4th 😊
Learn what Overton can do for you TODAY…
(…seriously, our very first Overton 101 webinar starts in just 3 hours!!)
You'll gain an understanding of Overton's data and how our tools support impact tracking and policy discovery.
There's still time to register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
(…seriously, our very first Overton 101 webinar starts in just 3 hours!!)
You'll gain an understanding of Overton's data and how our tools support impact tracking and policy discovery.
There's still time to register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Learn what Overton can do for you TODAY…
(…seriously, our very first Overton 101 webinar starts in just 3 hours!!)
You'll gain an understanding of Overton's data and how our tools support impact tracking and policy discovery.
There's still time to register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
(…seriously, our very first Overton 101 webinar starts in just 3 hours!!)
You'll gain an understanding of Overton's data and how our tools support impact tracking and policy discovery.
There's still time to register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Our data index pages have gotten a COMPLETE refresh…
And they now allow you to find source details faster and more intuitively!
To learn more about what's included in this new update, click here: www.overton.io/news/data-in...
And they now allow you to find source details faster and more intuitively!
To learn more about what's included in this new update, click here: www.overton.io/news/data-in...
October 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Our data index pages have gotten a COMPLETE refresh…
And they now allow you to find source details faster and more intuitively!
To learn more about what's included in this new update, click here: www.overton.io/news/data-in...
And they now allow you to find source details faster and more intuitively!
To learn more about what's included in this new update, click here: www.overton.io/news/data-in...
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Join us today for our first event at #FBM25!
🌍 Springer Nature and @overton.io share insights from a report on how academic research shapes policy and supports the SDGs.
Speakers: Nicola Jones (Springer Nature) & Katie Shamash (Overton)
📍 Oct 15 | 11:30 AM | Innovation Stage, Hall 4.0 / H106
🌍 Springer Nature and @overton.io share insights from a report on how academic research shapes policy and supports the SDGs.
Speakers: Nicola Jones (Springer Nature) & Katie Shamash (Overton)
📍 Oct 15 | 11:30 AM | Innovation Stage, Hall 4.0 / H106
October 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Join us today for our first event at #FBM25!
🌍 Springer Nature and @overton.io share insights from a report on how academic research shapes policy and supports the SDGs.
Speakers: Nicola Jones (Springer Nature) & Katie Shamash (Overton)
📍 Oct 15 | 11:30 AM | Innovation Stage, Hall 4.0 / H106
🌍 Springer Nature and @overton.io share insights from a report on how academic research shapes policy and supports the SDGs.
Speakers: Nicola Jones (Springer Nature) & Katie Shamash (Overton)
📍 Oct 15 | 11:30 AM | Innovation Stage, Hall 4.0 / H106
Today at 1pm (Brasília time) in honour of Evidence Week 2025, our team will share valuable insights on how policy actors interact with each other — and with research — during crises, and how this shapes the uptake and use of evidence.
🔗 Join us: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🔗 Join us: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today at 1pm (Brasília time) in honour of Evidence Week 2025, our team will share valuable insights on how policy actors interact with each other — and with research — during crises, and how this shapes the uptake and use of evidence.
🔗 Join us: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🔗 Join us: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...