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Our research culture
Excellent research requires an excellent research environment. We're working hard to develop our research culture and foster a community of inclusion, support and collaboration.
We're building a research culture you can thrive in
At 91直播, we're proud of our open, inclusive and supportive culture of research.
It's nurtured and developed by colleagues across the University, embracing researchers and research-enabling staff at every career stage.
Like all institutions, however, we know there is still work to do.
We are listening to our research community, piloting new and innovative approaches, and establishing strategic leadership and accountability to grow even further.
Together, we're transforming our research culture for the better and creating an environment we all can thrive in.
What is research culture?
鈥淩esearch culture encompasses the behaviours, values, expectations, attitudes and norms of our research communities. It influences researchers鈥 career paths and determines the way that research is conducted and communicated.鈥
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What we're working on
Supporting our technicians
Technical Managers, Sam Whitehouse and Melanie Hannah, speak to Vice-Chancellor Koen Lamberts about the vital contributions technicians make to the University.
Supporting our techniciansOur guiding principles
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Open research
Our strong culture of open research is key to enabling research excellence.
We're committed to making the processes and outputs of our research transparent and freely accessible, wherever possible.
Open research support, events and case studiesOur vision for research
We will advance a culture of research excellence underpinned by innovative training and dedication to researcher development and wellbeing.
Our commitment to developing a positive research culture
We have made a series of public commitments to develop our research culture, and our good practices have been widely recognised.
Case studies
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Questions or ideas?
If you want to know more about our research culture work, get involved or provide feedback, please get in touch.
Research careers
Discover career development and support in an inclusive environment.
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PhD study
We'll deliver support, guidance and development every step of the way.
Begin your postgraduate research journey in a supportive and inclusive environment.