University Research and Innovation Committee
The Research and Innovation Committee (URIC Committee) has oversight of all matters related to research and innovation policy and strategy and provides assurance to Senate that the University is compliant with external requirements related to research and innovation. It drives the development of a research and innovation environment and culture which maximises the quality and impact of our research and innovation and enables our research community to flourish.
- Members
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Members:
- Pro Vice Chancellor Research and Innovation (Chair)
- Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor Research
- Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor Knowledge Exchange
- Associate Dean Research for each Faculty
- Chairs of URIC sub-committees
- Director of Research and Innovation Services
- Director of Innovation and Business Partnerships
- 1 elected member of Senate
In attendance:
- Director of IT Services (or nominee)
- Librarian (or nominee)
- URIC Secretary
- Meetings
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URIC meets 10 times a year. The dates for 24-25 are:
- 23 September 2024
- 16 October 2024
- 20 November 2024
- 18 December 2024
- 22 January 2025
- 26 February 2025
- 26 March 2025
- 23 April 2025
- 21 May 2025
- 18 June 2025
- Sub-committees and Steering Groups
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The following sub-committees report into URIC:
- Postgraduate Researcher sub-committee
- Early Career Researcher sub-committee
- Research and Ethics Integrity sub-committee
- Research Governance and Quality Assurance sub-committee
The following groups also report into URIC:
- REF Steering Group
- KEF Steering Group
- Funder Engagement Steering Group
- Research Culture Steering Group
- Research IT Committee
- Open Research Group
- Secretariat
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The URIC Committee Secrtary is Debbie Foy, Research and Innovation Services.
Please read the guidance if you are preparing a paper for URIC and use the URIC cover sheet for all papers.