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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 Ë®ÒË·», 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.

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Research Culture Action Plan

The Action Plan for Research Culture – led by John Flint, Deputy Vice President for Research and Meera Warrier, Assistant Director of Researchers and Culture, RPI – is a milestone in the University's institutional commitment to enhancing research culture. 

It has been informed by the work of the Steering Board, and the hundreds of colleagues who have generously and candidly shared their experiences and feedback, positive and negative.

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Our vision for research

We will advance a culture of research excellence underpinned by innovative training and dedication to researcher development and wellbeing.

Strategic priorities for research

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.

See our commitments and action plans

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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.

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Research careers

Discover career development and support in an inclusive environment.

Grow your career at a leading university with a reputation for excellence. 

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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.

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