Introduction to the Dean of Research Culture
Our approach to Research Culture is led by our Dean of
Research Culture, Professor Matt Baillie Smith. Matt is Professor of Global
Development in the School of Geography and Natural Sciences. He works
closely with staff in Research and Innovation Services to implement our
Research Culture Action Plan and Initiatives, chairs the Research Culture
Committee and reports on Research Culture to the University’s Research and
Knowledge Exchange Committee and REF
Management Committee.
To find out more about Professor Baillie Smith, visit his university profile page.
Research and Innovation Services Research Culture staff
The Professional Services Staff supporting
Research Culture are based within Research and Innovation Services. They
support, promote and enable Research Culture initiatives for all staff who
contribute to research. The core Professional Services Research Culture staff
are:
Laura Hutchinson, Head of Research Development and Culture
Laura is the Head of Research Development and Culture and leads
the Research Development and Culture team in Research and Innovation Services. This team includes research development, research communications, researcher development and research culture. Laura is Secretary to Research
Culture Committee and works closely with Matt to deliver our research culture initiatives
Sam
King, Research Development and Culture Manager
Sam
leads the Researcher Development team and develops, and facilitates a range of
learning and development activities and online resources related to researcher
skills development. Supporting academics across all career stages, these
activities and resources are designed to build collaborations, enrich skills,
foster talents and to support people to reach their full potential here at
Northumbria and in the wider world.
Kevin Richardson, Research Quality and Assessment Manager
Kevin has wide
experience in research system implementation and provided close support to the
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 submission. In his current
role, Kevin leads on the management of research quality processes and
systems. Additionally, he supports initiatives aimed at enhancing research
culture and is secretary to the Working Group for Responsible Research
Assessment. Kevin continues to assist preparations for the upcoming
REF 2029 exercise and serves as a member of the University Strategy Advisory
Group.
Ellen Cole, Research Environment and Integrity Manager
Ellen supports the
delivery of REF at the University, particularly the People, Culture and
Environment element of the submission.
To find out more about Ellen's activities you can visit her ORCID profile.
Edan Pickering, Research Culture and Development Coordinator
Edan supports the organisation and delivery of researcher
development activities for academics across all career stages at Northumbria
University. These opportunities provide academics with the skills and knowledge
to enhance their careers. She has a focus on Early Career Researchers and
supports the running of the ECR Forum via event organisation, networking and
online resources. Edan is Minute Secretary to Research Culture Committee and
supports with tracking HR Excellence activity.
To find out more about Research Professional Support staff, please visit the Research Professional Support staff page.
