Our services

We offer three main areas of support for universities, but also undertake bespoke projects. See also our recent work, or get in touch to discuss how we can help your university.

Civic Impact Report

Understand the civic impact of your university and get personalised insights into how you compare to other universities. Analysis designed in partnership with sector experts. Features the latest 2023 data.

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Economic Impact Assessment

At Open Impact, we offer bespoke analysis that goes beyond traditional metrics, providing universities with a comprehensive understanding of their economic footprint. From direct financial outputs to the broader impact in the local and national economies, our assessments are designed to capture the full spectrum of a university’s economic and social activity.

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Polling and Focus Groups

Open Impact works with top qualitative research and polling companies to gather and make sense of what local communities and businesses think about your university.

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Open Impact is led by Dr. James Ransom and Dr. Richard Whittle, and supported by a team of experts working in UK higher education.

We’ve recently worked with Universities UK, Greater Manchester Universities and Yorkshire Universities on data-driven projects that help understand their impact and effectiveness.

Our work has been covered in the Telegraph and Wonkhe, and everywhere from Sunderland to Sussex, Durham to Dundee.

Open Impact Analytical Services Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales, number 14694902. Our registered address is 7 Bell Yard, London, WC2A 2JR.