Transform4Europe – Impact Assessment Workshop

The ‘Transform4Europe – Impact Assessment Workshop’ took place on 3 November 2026 at the SpinPLACE building in Katowice, Poland. Organised by the University of Silesia’s Transform4Europe Office, the event brought together experts involved in the Alliance’s projects alongside members of the academic community dedicated to evaluating and enhancing the real-world impact of research and educational initiatives.

During the event, the participants discussed methods for measuring social, economic and scientific impact, while analysing good practices for creating lasting value of academic projects. The central focus was on impact case studies, which focus on how to effectively identify, quantify, and document research results.

The workshop was delivered by representatives of the ENLIGHT Alliance and Euskampus Foundation: Igor Campillo, PhD (Leader of the Impact Task Force at ENLIGHT and Euskampus Executive Director) and Glória Nunes Rodrigues (International Manager at Euskampus Foundation). The trainers shared their experiences from working in the international academic environment and presented proved examples for impact management in higher education.

‘This workshop is a wonderful example of what the Transform4Europe Alliance is in practice. Thanks to the expertise and involvement of the visiting experts from ENLIGHT, we could learn how to effectively showcase the real-world impact of academic projects on society and the economy. It is also a prime example of collaboration between European Universities as we shape the future of higher education in Europe,’ says Anna Olender-Staśkiewicz, Head of the Transform4Europe Office at University of Silesia.

‘What I appreciated the most was the interactivity of the workshop’s practical part.  Having the chance to work on specific examples, exchange experiences and talk directly with the experts definitely helped us better understand how to identify and present the real-world impact of our work. I am confident that what we’ve learnt will help us effectively report our project results far more effectively, including our media and communication activities. Full credit also goes to the trainers who showed incredible attentiveness, broad-mindedness, and dedication, and created wonderful environment for learning and collaboration,’ underlines Tomasz Grząślewicz, Head of the USil Media Communication Centre.