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Researcher checklist

Boost your visibility with simple, high-impact actions.

Whether you're new to research promotion or looking to sharpen your strategy, this checklist offers practical steps to help you raise your profile, share your work more widely, and support the University’s research reputation. From quick wins like updating your email signature to high-impact activities like writing for The Conversation, these actions are grouped by time commitment—so you can start small or go big.

Instant wins: boost your visibility in minutes

Quick, impactful actions you can take right now to make your research more discoverable.

15-Minute Fame: Small Steps, Big Reach

Short tasks that pack a punch in raising your research profile 

Engage and amplify: Build your research network (30+ mins)

Medium-effort actions to connect with your community and amplify your message.

Power moves: Go big with your research story

High-impact activities that take more time but can significantly elevate your research.

Do you want to explore any of these ideas in more depth? Visit the promoting your work section.  

Have these tips worked for you? We’d love to hear about it. Please share your feedback with research.comms@manchester.ac.uk.