Sarah Morton is an impact consultant, currently of Capture Impact but previously of Matter of Focus, and the self-confessed ‘granny of impact’

1. Leading the way in impact and knowledge exchange (before they were even a thing)
2. Falling through the cracks between research and administrative roles
3. Escaping university bureaucracy to become an accidental tech entrepreneur
4. Why knowledge exchange and impact work is all about relationships and making a difference

Find out more

1. Connect with Sarah Morton via LinkedIn or the Capture Impact website
2. Get Sarah's co-authored book 'How do you know if you’re making a difference?'
3. Read Sarah's highly-cited article on research impact assessment

Events Mentioned

1. Getting Started as a Research-Adjacent Freelancer (Online) Mon 23 Feb 2026, 4.30pm UK time. Find out more and sign up https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/getting-started-as-a-research-adjacent-freelancer
2. Research Adjacent Community Networking (Manchester) Thu 12 March 2026, 5.30pm UK time. Find out more and sign up https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

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Come along to our Manchester networking event

Join host Sarah McLusky and fellow research-adjacent professionals on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more and register here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/manchester-research-adjacent-community-networking

Member of the Month: Vicky Bowskill, Inklusive Nature

Vicky helps researchers and changemakers to connect nature, science & society by telling compelling visual stories. Find out more at www.inklusivenature.com