University of Birmingham researchers to evaluate Social Impact Programme for IG27

Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 has commissioned the University of Birmingham to deliver an independent evaluation of its Social Impact Programme, marking a significant step in ensuring the Games create meaningful and measurable outcomes for individuals and communities.

The evaluation will provide an objective, independent assessment of the Social Impact Programme, helping to understand the difference Birmingham 2027 makes and identify opportunities to strengthen impact further, ensuring future Invictus Games deliver even greater benefits.

By working with experienced researchers with strong credentials in evaluation, led by Dr Shushu Chen from the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, Birmingham 2027 is bringing additional rigour and credibility to its impact efforts, ensuring the findings are evidence-based, robust, and trusted by partners, stakeholders and the wider public.

The appointment of the University of Birmingham also reflects the Games’ commitment to the West Midlands region. By partnering with a Birmingham-based university, the Games are drawing on local expertise and reinforcing its ambition to make a difference for the host city and beyond.

This announcement forms part of a wider evaluation framework for the Games, which includes collaboration with third-party evaluators to assess environmental, social, and economic outcomes, monitoring the Games’ carbon footprint through to 2027, and a co-designed accessibility evaluation led by Birmingham City University.

Read more about Birmingham 2027’s Impact Strategy here.

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