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Research Culture Enablers Network at ¹û¶³´«Ã½

Delivering the Next Phase of Research Culture at ¹û¶³´«Ã½

We are delighted to launch the Research Culture Enablers Network at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ (RCEN@¹û¶³´«Ã½)- a convening space to share expertise, and strengthen the quality and impact of research culture activity across the University through community and connection.

RCEN@¹û¶³´«Ã½ reflects both what we have achieved together so far and where we now need to focus next: being more strategic and impactful.

 

Why RCEN@¹û¶³´«Ã½?

Over recent years, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ has made significant investment in research culture through the Enhancing Research Culture Fund (ERCF):

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.

RCEN@¹û¶³´«Ã½ represents a shift towards coordinated alignment of activities with the research culture roadmap

(Our Research Culture | Research at ¹û¶³´«Ã½)

Objectives

Through a programme of activity, RCEN@¹û¶³´«Ã½ will:

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 ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s Research Culture Roadmap and contribute to institutional priorities.
  • Support activity to move beyond pilots towards lasting, embedded change.

 

 

 

Get Involved

RCEN@¹û¶³´«Ã½ welcomes all members of the research community who want to advance positive change in research culture at ¹û¶³´«Ã½.

By joining RCEN@¹û¶³´«Ã½, you can:

  • Connect with others working on similar challenges

  • Increase the visibility and impact of your work

  • Access insights and tools from across ¹û¶³´«Ã½

  • Contribute to shaping institutional priorities and approaches

How RCEN@¹û¶³´«Ã½ Connects to the ERCF 2026–2027 Call

RCEN@¹û¶³´«Ã½ is closely linked to this year’s funding call and will:
  • Support the development of stronger, more connected proposals
  • Encourage applicants to build on existing work and expertise
  • Provide a platform for sharing outcomes and learning
We invited proposals that would:

  • Build on previous research culture work and insights at ¹û¶³´«Ã½, including ERCF-funded activity
  • Involve collaboration across teams or disciplines
  • Demonstrate potential for sustainability




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