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Supporting Applied Research at Coventry University 2012 Neil Forbes Director of Research

Supporting Applied Research at Coventry University 2012 Neil Forbes Director of Research. Today’s Purpose. Identify what Applied Research means to Coventry University (2015 objectives and strategy, current plans/targets/successes)

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Supporting Applied Research at Coventry University 2012 Neil Forbes Director of Research

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  1. Supporting Applied Research at Coventry University 2012Neil Forbes Director of Research

  2. Today’s Purpose • Identify what Applied Research means to Coventry University (2015 objectives and strategy, current plans/targets/successes) • Raise awareness of development opportunities to support our Applied Research agenda • Meet colleagues that deliver AR Learning & Development and other colleagues

  3. 2015 Objectives Applied Research Strategy • Broad expectations: changing the University culture, & use of staff/other resources • But evolution not revolution as move to the next level • Organisation and management arrangements • Need to exploit collaboration, links and knowledge transfer opportunities • Focus across the University on Grand Challenges & the Research Excellence Framework 2014

  4. Applied Research Strategy • Aims, scope and role of applied research • Discipline-specific Research • Knowledge Transfer Activities • Pedagogical Research • The first AR strategy started in 2005 • Brings together all elements of the University Group • Driven by stretching Annual Targets

  5. Key Metrics 2011-12 • Group income £43m • Private sector to be 9% of total • Projects with international partners to increase to 20% of total income • Teaching: AR to be 80:20 • Maintain % of research-active staff

  6. Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 • Coventry’s aim to improve on its institutional score of 2008 • Areas of submission: • Allied Health Professions, Nursing • Psychology • Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences • Mathematical Sciences • Computer Science and Informatics • General Engineering • Architecture, Built Environment and Planning • Business and Management Studies • Politics and International Studies • Art and Design

  7. Metrology, the Science of Measurement Integrated Transport & Logistics Low Impact Buildings Digital Media Sustainable Agriculture Ageing Population Low Carbon Vehicles Environmental Technologies (1) Environmental Technologies (2)

  8. Applied Research Income Income from AR 15% up on same time last year Delays due to ERDF and recession Grand Challenges performing ahead of budget

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