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University Research Governance and Policy Sub-Committee

The University’s Research Governance & Policy Sub-Committee is responsible for ensuring that the governance and policy context for the undertaking of research within the University is optimal.  The Sub-Committee reports to the University Research Committee.

Remit of Sub-Committee

  • reviewing governance processes and associated research and related policy extant at both University and the local level, and identifying need for improvement and development including the involvement of external stakeholders;
  • establishing systems which accommodate the needs of good institutional governance, that are externally accountable and which take into account the diversity of the institution’s research activities;
  • ensuring that institutional research governance processes are transparent and are well communicated throughout the University;
  • promoting “buy-in” by facilitating dialogue and dissemination of good and consistent practice across the colleges;
  • attempting to minimize the burden of governance and policy demands on research staff commensurate with achieving high levels of internal and external confidence in the University’s processes.

Membership of the Sub-Committee:

  • Professor Alan Fairlamb (Convener), Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery, College of Life Sciences
  • Professor Jill Belch, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
  • Dr Paul Campbell, School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics, College of Art, Science and Engineering
  • Dr. Sandy Cochran, Institute of Medical Science & Technology, College of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
  • Professor Nicholas Fyfe, Professor of Geography, CASS
  • Dr. Morag Martin, College of Life Sciences
  • Dr. Luke Newman, Biological Services, Principal’s Office
  • Dr Clive Randall, REF and Policy Manager
  • Professor Margaret Smith, School of Nursing & Midwifery, College of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
  • Dr. Ian Scragg, Safety Services, Human Resources
  • Dr. Astrid Schloerscheidt, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, CASS and Chair of University Research Ethics Committee
  • Mrs Hannah Whaley, Assistant Director (Research & Systems), Library & Learning Centre
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