Social relevance / impact

The social relevance of the RG in terms of impact, public engagement and uptake of the RG is assessed in economic, social, cultural, educational or any other terms that may be relevant. Social impact may often take longer to become apparent. Social impact that became evident in the past 5 years may therefore well be due to research done by the RG long before. The Scientific Advisory Board reflects on social relevance by assessing the RG’s accomplishments considering its aims and strategy. The SAB also reflects, where applicable, on the teaching-research nexus. The assessment is grounded in a narrative argument that describes the key research findings and their implications. At the same time, it also includes evidence for the social relevance in terms of impact and engagement of the RG.