Research & Innovation provides support and assistance to the University's泭academic staff泭in their quest for research funding and other support. The unit is the University's liaison with funding bodies, industry and business, and oversees all contracts relating to research, consultancy and commercialisation.
Our range of services includes
- Identifying, advertising, and assisting staff to apply for research funding, awards, and fellowships
- Facilitating Mori engagement and providing professional development for the Universitys research community in mtauranga Mori. This activity is primarily led by the Kairahi Rangahau Mori (see泭Mori Research Partnerships)
- Setting up and managing processes in research project management, including budgets, contracts, research monitoring and reporting requirements
- Providing, advocating, and notifying research- and researcher- development opportunities, and providing key strategy documents and other resources to guide research investment
- Assisting connectivity to establish research and commercialisation partnerships in 蹤獲扦, throughout New Zealand and globally (see泭IP and commercialisation | University of 蹤獲扦)
- Guiding and advising on PBRF (Performance-Based Research Funding) assessment processes
- Providing quality data analysis and reporting to inform the Universitys approach to optimising its participation in university rankings schema, including PBRF
- Providing research management systems oversight, verification of research outputs and user support for Elements and Profiler
- Identifying, reporting, and monitoring the real-world impact of UCs research and commercialisation activities (see泭Research impact | University of 蹤獲扦)
For more infomation see our泭泭硃紳餃泭泭(staff only access) or泭contact R&I.
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Gender equity plan
The University of 蹤獲扦 is committed to promoting gender equity and has multiple resources and policies that address gender bias, unconscious bias and systemic structural barriers. These policies ensure equality for women and minority groups in participation, leadership and success across both the student body and all academic and support staff.泭
More information on how the University of 蹤獲扦 is actively promoting equity and making our campus a safe and enjoyable place to work and learn can be found in the following resources:
- Equity and Diversity Policy
- Prevention of Harassment and Bullying Policy
- Work-Life Balance
- Breastfeeding in the Workplace Policy
- Protected Disclosures Policy
- Tracking and reporting on gender balance
In addition to these resources, all University of 蹤獲扦 staff have access to free online training modules on gender equity and bias, understanding policies and practises that impact progress, and addressing gender equity. If you are interested in enrolling in any of these courses, please follow the below links:泭
The team at People and Culture are also here to support you in all matters relating to health and safety and employment relations. You can find resources pertaining to all aspects of working at the University of 蹤獲扦 as well as contact information for their specialist staff on the People and Culture泭website.