OPENspace Research Associate, Dr Charlotte Wendelboe-Nelson, recently participated in an online Early Career Researcher (ECR) Impact Roundtable hosted by the PRN Impact Interest Group on 29 April 2026.

The event brought together four ECRs to share and reflect on their individual impact journeys, exploring how they have approached research impact within their PhD studies or recent research projects. Discussions focused on the different strategies and activities researchers have used to support impact, what had worked well in practice, the challenges encountered along the way, and what they might approach differently in hindsight.

During the session, Dr Wendelboe-Nelson spoke about her work on the GroundsWell project and highlighted a Community Researcher Model for engagement and participation in nature-based health interventions.

As part of the roundtable, participants also explored a practical Impact Roadmap as a reflective tool to help structure discussion, identify key learning points, and encourage shared learning across disciplines and research contexts.

The event provided a valuable opportunity for early career researchers to exchange experiences, reflect critically on impact practice, and discuss the realities of embedding impact within academic research.

Dr Wendelboe Nelson’s presentation slides are included below.