Research Culture Enablers Network at 果冻传媒

Delivering the Next Phase of Research Culture Activity

We are delighted to launch the Research Culture Enablers Network at 果冻传媒 (RCEN@果冻传媒), a convening space to share expertise, and strengthen the quality and reach of research culture activity across the University.

RCEN@果冻传媒 reflects both what we have achieved together so far and where we now need to focus next: being more strategic and impactful.

Join the first RCEN@果冻传媒 workshop (hybrid)

Thursday 1 October | 1.30-3:00 pm | In person (IAS Seminar Room) and Online

Join colleagues from across 果冻传媒 for the first hybrid RCEN@果冻传媒 workshop 鈥� a new space to connect research culture activity and strengthen its strategic impact.

The session will include:

ERCF 2026鈥�27 funding call outcomes
Survey Deep Dive insights on local research culture
RCEN@果冻传媒 and SPRE
Examples of collaboration and community-building from colleagues across 果冻传媒
Networking and discussion around shared priorities and opportunities
Upcoming opportunities for engagement and knowledge sharing

Whether you are involved in research strategy, culture, departmental planning or related activity, this is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, share ideas and help shape the next phase of research culture work at 果冻传媒.

Culture change is not a quick fix, and many issues don鈥檛 have easy solutions.

Successful delivery of the roadmap and action plan at departmental, faculty, and institutional levels will therefore require collaboration and a willingness to be agile in response to changes.

Through continued engagement we will ensure that the evolution of our community鈥檚 story is understood, that activities, outcomes, and indicators remain relevant, gaps are identified, and the shared goals of the roadmap are successfully delivered.

Why RCEN@果冻传媒?

Over recent years, 果冻传媒 has made significant investment in research culture through the Enhancing Research Culture Fund (ERCF):

126+ projects funded across disciplines, roles, and career stages
(Catalogue of Enhancing Research Culture Projects)

Alongside this, we have matured our understanding of research culture through:

Institutional surveys (including the 2025 Research Culture Survey)
Community consultations and engagement
Ongoing dialogue across the research community

We now have both a strong evidence base and a growing body of expertise across the institution.

The next step is clear: to connect this work and to focus our efforts where they can have the greatest impact.

Objectives

1. Enable Knowledge Sharing

Create opportunities for colleagues to exchange ideas and build partnerships across departments and disciplines.
Surface learning and recommendations from ERCF-funded projects and related initiatives, ensuring good practice is visible and reusable.

2. Support Strategic Alignment

Ensure activities are aligned with 果冻传媒鈥檚 Research Culture Roadmap and contribute to institutional priorities.
Support activity to move beyond pilots towards lasting, embedded change.

Get Involved

RCEN@果冻传媒 welcomes all members of the research community who want to advance positive change in research culture at 果冻传媒.

By joining RCEN@果冻传媒, you can:

Connect with others working on similar challenges
Increase the visibility and impact of your work
Access insights and tools from across 果冻传媒
Contribute to shaping institutional priorities and approaches

Join RCEN@果冻传媒