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Research Leadership and Management on the Global Stage

Research Leadership and Management on the Global Stage. Professor Paul Wellings Vice-Chancellor, Lancaster University. 11 May 2010 Lancaster. The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010. Patterns of post-graduate activity in the UK Research and Commercialisation Evaluating Research Excellence

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Research Leadership and Management on the Global Stage

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  1. Research Leadership and Management on the Global Stage Professor Paul Wellings Vice-Chancellor, Lancaster University 11 May 2010 Lancaster The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010

  2. Patterns of post-graduate activity in the UK Research and Commercialisation Evaluating Research Excellence Implications for Universities The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 Page 2

  3. 1) Patterns of Post-graduate Activity in the UK The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 Page 3

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  8. 2) Research and Commercialisation The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 Page 8

  9. Commercialisation and Research benefits • Compared datasets for 120 UK universities over the period 2002-2007 and examined: • Income from collaborative research with industry • Patent numbers • Income from Intellectual Property • PhD graduations • Publications in Thompson database The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 Page 9

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  12. 3) Evaluating Research Excellence The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 Page 12

  13. Research Assessment Exercise 2008 Followed RAEs in 1992, 1997, 2001 RAE 2008 profiled institutional submissions in each of 67 research disciplines Examined - research outputs - research environment - indicators of esteem Five grades - 4* World leading - 3* Internationally excellent - 2* Recognised internationally - 1* Recognised nationally u/c Unclassified National pattern - 4* 17% - 3* 37% - 2* 33% - 1* 11% u/c 2% The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 Page 13

  14. Institutional Distribution of 4* work National Average 95 The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 Page 14

  15. HEFCE Research Quantum and Quality The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 Page 15

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  17. Math & Physics Computer Science Social Science Chemistry Brain research Engineering Health Sciences Earth Science Biology Medical Specialties Biotechnology Infectious diseases UK’s Interdisciplinary Research Strengths A bottom-up approach to classifying the last 5 years of research output reveals previously hidden insights to multidisciplinary research performance Each bubble represents an area where the UK has a interdisciplinary leadership position. The position in the circle reflects the interdisciplinary composition of the research cluster. The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 ELSEVIER Building Insights. Breaking Boundaries. TM 17

  18. 4) Implications for Universities The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 Page 18

  19. The Location Of National University Systems STATE Russia Denmark Sweden US MARKET Canada France NL UK Japan Germany Italy Spain ACADEMIC OLIGARCHY After: Clark (1983) Ritzen (2010) The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 Page 19

  20. Higher Education Policies in a Knowledge Society • Institutional market is about • reputation - quality • - trustworthiness • - influence • Reputation drives asymmetry • - R allocations • - Cost expansions (e.g. new buildings) • - Social stratification of the student body • - Fees supported by financial allocation • Government policy drives differentiation • - Different roles and missions The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 Page 20

  21. Unit of Assessment Excellence v Institutional excellence 0.75 0.50 Depth/Diversity 0.25 1.0 2.0 3.0 Excellence Depth/Diversity : UofA in Top 5 as a proportion of UofA submitted Intensity : Corrected for Institution The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 Page 21

  22. The Links Between Teaching and Research After Droner (2004) The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 Page 22

  23. Models of Research Delivery Community/ Industry/ Government demand CONSULTATION Issues/ Priorities/ Policies Partnerships/ Alliances SILOS Research Requirements The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 Page 23

  24. Five Megatrends More from Less a world of limited resources iWorld Digital and natural convergence A personal touch Personalisation of products and services On the move Urbanising and increased mobility Divergent demographics Older, hungry and more demanding After CSIRO (2010) The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 Slide 24

  25. Operating Environment for Research-Led Institutions • Space for personal initiative and creativity • Time for ideas to grow to maturity • Openness in debate and criticism • Hospitality towards novelty • Respect for specialist expertise • Flexibility towards inter-disciplinary opportunities The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 Page 25

  26. Thank You Web links : Wellings Report - Intellectual Property and Research Benefits http://www.dius.gov.uk/higher_education/shape_and_structure/he_debate/~/media/publications/I/int_property_and_research_benefits_131008 1994 Group Post-Graduate Report - Analysis of Postgraduate Provision at UK Universities http://www.1994group.ac.uk/documents/public/Research_Policy/Postgraduate_Provision_Research_Report_Jan2010.pdf Lancaster University Strategic Plan http://www.lancs.ac.uk/users/gap/GAP2009/strategic-plan.pdf Our Future World : An analysis of global trends, shocks and scenarios http://www.csiro.au/files/files/pw2c/pdf The UK Deans of Science Conference 2010 Page 26

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