Terms of Reference

The Research Culture Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the University Research Committee.

1. To lead the University’s discourse on Research Culture, and advise University Research Committee on the associated indicators of success, monitoring and evaluation in the context of the University’s Strategy 2030 and associated Research plan.
2. To oversee progress and review delivery of the HR Excellence in Research Award action plan and the Concordat for Researcher Development action plan.
3. To advise the University on enhancing support for the development of our researchers throughout their research career journey via a holistic approach.
4. To provide an annual report on the Researcher Development Concordat to the University Research Committee, Senate and Court reviewing progress on the action plan and developing the forward plan for the next academic year.
5. To provide an ongoing narrative on strategy, people, research and environment for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) management group during the assessment phase.
6. To undertake an Equality Impact Assessment on the REF 2029 submission on behalf of the University Research Committee.

Composition

• Chair - PVC Research or nominee
• Research and Knowledge Exchange Services Representatives x3
• Chair of Research Ethics and Integrity subcommittee
• Glasgow School for Business and Society Representatives x3
• School of Science and Engineering Representatives x3
• School of Health and Life Sciences Representatives x3
• Yunus Centre Representative
• GCU London Representative
• Library Services Representative
• People Services Representatives x2
• Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Academic Development and Student Learning Representative
• University Research Committee Secretary
• Students' Association Representatives to include 1 Sabbatical Officer and up to 3 other Representatives

Membership

• Professor Sharron Dolan (Chair)
• Dr Amy Cartwright (Research and Knowledge Exchange Services Representative)
• Tony Weir (Research and Knowledge Exchange Services Representative)
• Dr Alison McIntosh (Research and Knowledge Exchange Services Representative)
• Professor Gianna Cassidy (Chair of Research Ethics and Integrity subcommittee)
• Tayler Cunningham (Glasgow School for Business and Society Representative)
• Dr James Foley (Glasgow School for Business and Society Representative)
• Professor Simon McKerrell (Glasgow School for Business and Society Representative)
• Dr Imene Mitiche (School of Science and Engineering Representative)
• Professor Ole Pahl (School of Science and Engineering Representative)
• Dr Michael Tong (School of Science and Engineering Representative)
• Professor Carol Emslie (School of Health and Life Sciences Representative)
• Dr Timothy Humpton (School of Health and Life Sciences Representative)
• Dr Alan Yeung (School of Health and Life Sciences Representative)
• Sarkis Manoukian (Yunus Centre Representative)
• Kate Mitchell (GCU London Representative)
• Gary Steele  (Library Services Representative)
• David Darroch (People Services Representative)
• Ann Tilbury (People Services Representative)
• Adrian Lui (Head of Equality, Divertsity and Inclusion)
• Dr Colin Milligan (Academic Development and Student Learning Representative)
• Paul Woods (University Research Committee Secretary)
• Jay Webster (Students' Association Representative)
• Mandy McConville (Students' Association Representative)
• Shefali Chauhan (Students' Association Representative)