Staff in the Research Services Directorate work in close partnership with the Vice Principal for Research & Knowledge Exchange and with colleagues from across the University, on implementing the University's Research Strategy and supporting the delivery of the University's research and knowledge exchange objectives.
Research Governance, Policy and Integrity
We ensure the University's governance, policy and integrity framework enables and supports our research objectives, whilst complying with the requirements of our funders. In collaboration with colleagues we oversee the University’s REF process.
Knowledge Exchange & Research Impact
We work in partnership with Colleges to support impactful and engaged research and researchers, and manage strategic knowledge exchange projects and funding initiatives.
The Advanced Research Centre
Strategic Research Initiatives
We work in partnership with Colleges to enhance the collaborative research environment, ambition and culture across the University.
Research Culture and Researcher Development
We work to ensure that every researcher is supported to be at their best, as part of a engaging, fair, and collegial culture in which people help each other to succeed, and to make informed active choices about their development and their careers.