The Usher Research Committee comprises the Usher Director(s) of Research, the Usher Senior Research Strategy Manager, a representative from the Research Support Office, and at least two other members drawn from across the Usher Institute. It is chaired by the Director(s) of Research, who reports to the Usher Board. The Usher Research Committee:
  • Develop, guide and support implementation of the Usher Institute research strategy.
  • Identify and promote areas of research excellence within the Institute.
  • Foster collaboration and interdisciplinary research within the Institute and with external partners.
  • Advise the Director of the Usher Institute on research priorities and resource allocation.
  • Review research proposals from the Usher Institute, via Research Fellowship Committee.
  • Support and promote good practice in research training and professional development for Usher Institute research staff (including professional services staff who support research).
  • Monitor and review the research income and performance of the Usher Institute and recommend strategies for improvement.
  • Disseminate information on research funding opportunities and resources to Usher Institute researchers.
  • Promote a culture of research integrity and transparency.
  • Contribute, where appropriate, to the strategic work of other Usher Committees.
  • Support, where appropriate, the Usher Director of Research and Senior Research Strategy Manager with preparations for the Research Excellence Framework.
  • Take an active interest in and have an overview of research work of the members of the Institute.
  • Represent the Usher Research Committee at relevant University/College/Institute meetings and events.
  • Liaise with the Usher Director of Innovation to ensure that research is undertaken and performed with an innovation mindset, pursuing opportunities for securing invention disclosures, patents, copyrights, and spinouts.

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Usher Institute Research Committee - August 2025 (Thursday, 28 August 2025, 10 a.m. - noon)

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