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Towards an inclusive, collaborative and thriving research culture - our priorities and action plans
In advancing this vision, and through our collaborative and co-designed approach, we have identified five key strategic priority areas. These priorities will guide the focus of our action plans over the next four years.
- Collegiality and Collaboration
- Career Development
- Research Excellence, Integrity and Rigour
- Research Recognition
- Open & Responsible Research
Action plans for the next four years, have been developed for each of these five priority areas and can be accessed below.
These action plans are not static - but are there to provide direction and commitment. As our research culture evolves, so too will our actions. We will monitor our progress and update and change the plan to reflect ongoing developments and the wider context in which we operate.
Collegiality and Collaboration
Creating a supportive, open, respectful environment where colleagues can interact, communicate and collaborate. We are committed to developing and promoting a supportive research culture, fostering cooperation and collaboration between researchers and our partners and nurturing interdisciplinarity between research groups.
Research Excellence, Integrity and Rigour
Our focus on academic excellence in research remains undiminished. Our pursuit of research excellence and the fulfilment of our responsibilities to participants in research and the wider community, require the maintenance
of the highest standards of integrity and ethics.
Open & Responsible Research
We are committed to ensuring our research is conducted and communicated ‘as openly as possible as early as possible’. Our aim is to ensure that Open Research and Innovation approaches are valued and supported across the university. We also aim to strengthen openness in research engagement with public and community audiences.
