Research Opportunities at the University of Wolverhampton John Darling Dean of Research
Edwin Butler Bayliss
Wednesbury by night - circa 1850
A Post Industrial Landscape?
Silicon Forge? Coalbrookdale by night (1801) Philip James de Loutherbourg
A Black Country Village around 1910 Edwin Butler Bayliss
University Research Sub-Strategy Research is at the core of the UoW because knowledge and creativity are fundamental to University values Research underpins academic developments at all levels Investment in research infrastructure, research careers and research capacity Maximise impact on society Combines selectivity in targeting and supporting research excellence with a commitment to ensuring the existence of a sustainable research culture
Research Excellence Framework
University Research in 2014 In 2014, the University recently recorded its best yet result in the Research Excellence Framework We increased the proportion of staff submitted, introduced two new units of assessment in English Language and Literature and in Sports and Leisure All units submitted had evidence of world leading-research
University Research in 2014 Virtually all our work in: Health Engineering Education History Information Management is internationally recognised Over 他 of our work in: Architecture and the Built Environment Business and Management Sports, Leisure and Tourism Modern Languages and Linguistics Art and Design is internationally recognised
What are we investing in University research?
Infrastructure Investment in research leaders for the future Six million pounds to be invested in areas of research strength and new areas of research aligned to our mission. Investment in current staff through new PhD studentships and research time The Research Hub Research Policy Unit, Project Support Office, research training, research student area “A one-stop-shop for research, researchers and research students in the centre of the University� Postgraduate research students New regulatory framework making engagement with overseas partners and part-time registration easier Overseas Doctoral Colleges to be developed with partners overseas Doctoral training partnerships with overseas HEIs
Postgraduate research students • New regulatory framework making engagement with overseas partners and part-time registration easier • Support between the International Centre and the RPU/Doctoral College to ease the application process and the transition to study either in country or in Wolverhampton • New research focused 1 year higher degrees at Masters level • Development of a MD (by research) programme within our newly founded Postgraduate Medical School • More opportunities to engage with Professional Doctorate programmes • Doctoral training partnerships with overseas HEIs to support a wider range of provision of in country opportunities for research degree study • Overseas Doctoral Colleges to be developed with partners overseas
Rosalind Franklin Building
Health Research in Wolverhampton
Brain Tumour Research Centre Glioblastoma multiforme
Scientists who understand: Genomics and epigenomics Bioinformatics Translational oncology DNA repair Cell signaling Drug development Drug delivery
Understanding the genetic changes that occur in brain tumours
Identifying robust predictive markers of clinical outcome
Identifying novel therapeutic targets for clinical intervention
Regional network of surgeons, pathologists and oncologist across the north west of England
Understanding the molecular basis of chemotherapeutic resistance
But what about future investment in University Research?
Our Vision, Your Opportunity The University plans to invest ÂŁ250 million over the next five years in its biggest and most ambitious programme of investment across all its activities including a strong strand of new research focused-funding.
Springfield Brewery
Our Vision, Your Opportunity Where will this investment go? New Business School, Springfield Brewery Development New Blood lecturers, developing new subjects, enhancing student experience, growing business engagement and moving to the digital world Growing our Research Strengthening our support for research “A one-stop-shop for research, researchers and research students in the centre of the University� Postgraduate research students Overseas Doctoral Colleges to be developed with partners overseas Doctoral training partnerships with overseas HEIs