Open Impact

Founded by Dr James Ransom and Dr Richard Whittle in 2023, we’ve worked with over 35 universities, large and small. We help universities understand their local contribution and make better decisions. We are ‘of the sector’, with extensive experience working with universities and sector bodies, and our data analysis is grounded in policy experience. We work in three main areas. Our Civic Impact Report helps you understand the local contribution of your university in nine key areas, and gives you personalised insights into how you compare to other universities. Our Economic Impact Assessment demonstrates the socioeconomic impact of your university regionally and nationally. And our AI Preparedness Review (coming early 2024) provides an audit for schools or departments, tested with leading experts, to assess readiness and capability for AI integration.