Developing an Impact Framework for Science Gallery Network

Citation: Mahat, Marian, Guy Morrow, Brian Long, Siew Fang Law, Amy Gullickson, and Chengxin Guo. 2022. ‘Developing an Impact Framework for Science Gallery Network: Final Report’. University of Melbourne.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.46580/124372

In Developing an Impact Framework for Science Gallery Network: Final Report (2022), Mahat et al. present a comprehensive evaluation model tailored to the Science Gallery Network. Commissioned by Science Gallery International, the report outlines a framework to assess the social, cultural, and educational impact of Science Gallery’s transdisciplinary approach, offering tools to better understand and enhance the network’s global influence.

This report details the robust consultation approach that was undertaken by the University of Melbourne’s project team—one that included a desktop review, focus group discussions, surveys and interviews—to ensure multiple perspectives were gathered on what could be considered a multi-faceted concept. The desktop review provided a thorough review and an environmental scan of the impact literature and its measurement. In addition, the focus group discussions and interviews provided a rich understanding of what ‘good impact’ means for the SGN and the implications of this to the measurement of impact outcomes. Five key recommendations are provided and summarised. Note that these key recommendations should be taken as a point of departure for further in-depth consultation throughout the wider SGN.