Research and Knowledge Exchange Services (RKES)
Enabling research, developing researchers and building partnerships that create impact
Research Knowledge and Exchange Services (RKES) supports Glasgow Caledonian University's research community by developing people, fostering collaboration and driving research and innovation that has real-world impact.
We work with researchers, public and third sector organisations and businesses through meaningful partnerships that create societal, economic and environmental benefit.
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RKES helps organisations access GCU’s research expertise, skills and facilities to deliver innovation, workforce development and real-world impact.
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As the first university to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the framework for its research strategy, research at GCU addresses the Goals via proposed three societal challenges (i) Inclusive Societies (ii) Healthy Lives (iii) Sustainable Environments
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Research and Knowledge Exchange Services (RKES) is delivered by specialist teams across research operations, researcher development, and more. Get in touch today or meet our team.
Learn moreRKES brings together expertise across researcher development, research excellence, external partnerships and workforce development to create an environment where research and innovation can thrive.
We:
- Develop researchers and postgraduate research students at every stage of their journey
- Foster collaborations across academia, industry, the public sector and communities
- Support engagement with communities, policy and business
- Build partnerships that extend the reach and impact of research
- Help create environments where excellent research can thrive.