Research Subcommittees
In relation to relevant aspects of the University Research Strategy, the Research Subcommittees support the Research Committee by:
- overseeing implementation;
- monitoring progress; and
- advising and making recommendations to the Research Committee
Research Staffing Subcommittee
Areas of responsibility:
- Staff appointment, development, support and appraisal
- Research allowances and sabbatical arrangements
- Research mentoring processes
- External and internal peer review processes
Composition |
Membership |
Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Provost (Chair) | Professor Lynn Dobbs |
Deputy Provost, Research (Deputy Chair) | Professor Ann MacLarnon |
5-6 senior researchers from different academic departments: | |
Business School Dance School of Education English & Creative Writing Media, Culture & Language Social Sciences |
Professor Mohammed Rafiq Professor Andrée Grau Professor Andrew Stables Dr Jane Kingsley-Smith Professor Mike Witt Dr Steven Groarke |
Secretary, Head of Research Office | Victoria Platt |
Research Environment Subcommittee
Areas of responsibility:
- Research centres
- Research events and wider research culture
- Investment in the PGR community
- Research income generation
- Research resources
Composition |
Membership |
Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Provost (Chair) | Professor Lynn Dobbs |
Deputy Provost, Research (Deputy Chair) | Professor Ann MacLarnon |
5-6 senior researchers from different academic departments: | |
Drama, Theatre & Performance English & Creative Writing Humanities Media, Culture & Language Life Sciences Psychology |
Professor Jen Parker-Starbuck Professor Clare McManus Professor Glyn Parry Professor Annabelle Mooney Professor Anne Robertson Professor Paul Allen |
Secretary, Research Bids & Environment Manager | Gemma Vart |
Research Impact Subcommittee
Areas of responsibility:
- Research partnerships
- Identification of impact cases studies
- Support for impact
- Research dissemination
Composition |
Membership |
Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Provost (Chair) | Professor Lynn Dobbs |
Deputy Provost, Research (Deputy Chair) | Professor Ann MacLarnon |
5-6 senior researchers from different academic departments from the following pool: | |
Business School Dance Drama, Theatre & Performance School of Education Humanities Life Sciences Psychology Social Sciences |
Professor Stephen Drinkwater Dr Sara Houston Professor Joe Kelleher Professor Jasmine Rhamie Dr Clare Watkins Professor Stuart Semple Dr Elias Tsakanikos Dr Amanda Holt |
Director, Research Impact & Evaluation | Dr Richard Keogh |
Secretary, Head of Research Office | Victoria Platt |
Recommended frequency of subcommittee meetings
One meeting per month
Approved by Senate: 19 July 2010
Updated: July 2016