Research management
As Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, Professor Wendy Wills leads the University strategy and delivery of research, enterprise and innovation and is responsible for the University's overall performance in the Research Excellence Framework and Knowledge Exchange Framework. Wendy is Chair of the University Research Committee which advises and makes recommendations to the Academic Board on all matters relating to research in the University. Wendy also oversees the delivery of research degrees in the institution and the University's Doctoral College.
Our multi-disciplinary research teams undertake high quality research that benefits science, society, the environment and the economy. This is showcased through our five Research and Enterprise Commitments: rethinking health, driving sustainability, embracing curiosity, advancing technology and engaging communities.
In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, the University rose from 83rd to 62nd place in the rankings and we are in the top 25% of universities for research impact. More than three-quarters of our research is considered world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). We continually invest in our staff and research students to enable them to collaborate effectively, including with a range of external partners. Enterprise and innovation are at the heart of our approach to research, and we collectively work towards addressing some of the world’s greatest challenges.
Professor Wendy Wills, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise)
