In this Q&A, Professor Sir Ian Chapman, Chief Executive of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), responds to questions on some of the key issues currently shaping the research and innovation landscape.
Katherine Baker shares her wiggly route into research, what motivates her and what is on the horizon for research in integrated care boards.
Dr Tania Cleaves discusses her dual identity as a Research Development Manager and ‘alternative academic’, reflecting on the people and universities that have shaped her career.
We turn the RMA Spotlight on Mary Muers, Research Culture Facilitator at the University of Oxford, following her career journey to an exciting role with plenty of scope for thinking creatively and collaborating with colleagues.
Kieran Fenby-Hulse describes his flexible career in academia and research management, detailing his current role and the journey that led him there.
From dodging a Philosophy PhD to juggling ethics, compliance, and funding bids – research support professional Alice Caryer shares her journey to leadership and how she learned to stay calm (and occasionally thrive) in dynamic environments.
Welcome to RMA Spotlight, a new article series celebrating inspiring career journeys of professionals in research management. In our first feature, we catch up with Kirsty Grainger, Director of Research and Impact Services at the University of Bath.
Rebecca Fairbairn became Director of REF2029 in September 2023. Hear why Rebecca took on the role and what a successful REF2029 would look like.
