Research and Innovation
We will
- Focus and build on our existing strengths in research and innovation
- Increase external research income
- Develop strong, impactful collaborations and partnerships across and beyond academia
- Build our international reputation
- Maximise our REF 2029 performance and impact through an enabling, supportive research environment and culture
- Support integrity and openness as central principles in our research practice
Specific initiatives
- Grow our Postgraduate Research student numbers
- Develop a new Centre of Excellence in Materials Science
- Integrate the Digital Society Institute and Institute for Sustainable Futures more closely into the Faculty, as a showcase for our research and knowledge exchange activities
