REF 2029: staff encouraged to apply to serve on assessment panels
February 26, 2025
Research update by Professor Tom Rodden Colleagues are encouraged to apply for membership of the national panels that are at the heart of the assessment process for REF 2029. This is an exciting opportunity for professional development. These panels bring together specialists in each unit of assessment, with opportunities to enhance skills in research evaluation and …
Research culture: looking forward to further progress
January 22, 2025
Research and knowledge exchange update from Professor Jeanette Woolard Welcome to our university’s first research and knowledge exchange update of 2025. Happy new year! This is also my first blog as Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Researcher Academy and Research Culture Development. My remit includes delivery of a key pillar of our research strategy – helping …
£69.5m funding is testament to the quality of our research and knowledge exchange
October 31, 2024
Research update by Professor Sarah Metcalfe, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange I am delighted to share news that the university is to receive £69.5m in quality-related research funding (QR) for the 2024/25 academic year. This is our largest source of public funding for research and is the university’s share of the £2bn allocated …
Our commitment to a positive culture for research
September 27, 2024
Welcome to the first research update for the 2024-25 academic year. I hope you enjoyed a restful summer break. I am delivering this update with my fellow member of University Executive Board, Professor Katherine Linehan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for People and Culture. Katherine is the strategic lead for People and Culture and is committed to making our …
