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- Develop, monitor and review policies relating to the University’s research activities, including research and research training.
- Guide the development of the University’s strategic research priorities and objectives and monitor research performance within the framework of the University’s Strategic Planning process.
- Guide, monitor, review and endorse the activities of its sub-committees.
- Review, on a triennial basis, submissions for formation and/or continuation of University Research Strengths and advice on funding allocations to, and the status of, all URC-funded research groups.
- Provide leadership and advice on mechanisms to improve monitoring, benchmarking and reporting of the University’s research performance.
- Hold one to two events annually to facilitate the exchange and dissemination of information concerning research and research training issues for the broader research community.
- Inform and advise the Academic Senate on research and research training matters as they arise.
