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  • Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy

    Download our 2015 – 2020 Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy here.


    Structure of the Research Support Office

    Research Managers

    Angela Robinson
    Monday – Wednesday
    E: ajrobinson@brookes.ac.uk
    Tel ext: 2905

    Lorraine Williams
    Wednesday (AM) - Friday
    E: ldwilliams@brookes.ac.uk
    Tel ext: 2955

    • Support Prof David Evans as the Associate Dean Research & Knowledge Exchange in the organisation, implementation and promotion of the Faculty’s research and knowledge exchange strategies, policies and procedures
    • Co-ordinate the appointment of Visiting Academic research staff
    • Maintain records for external evaluation of research, such as the Research Excellence Framework (REF)
    • Manage the Research Support Office staff including the Research Grants Officer, Research Engagement Officer, and Research Administrator
    • Conduct the Faculty research inductions for new research staff on research policies, procedures, training & development, and available support

    Research Grants Officer

    Vacant 
    Monday – Friday, (hotdesking at Marston Road on Thursday)
    E: @brookes.ac.uk
    Tel ext: 2906

    • Provide support to colleagues applying for external research funding in terms of identifying and submitting to calls, as well as liaising with RBDO to setup the University costing tool (pFACT) and overseeing the internal review and approvals process
    • Act as Secretary to the Faculty Research & Knowledge Exchange Committee (RKEC)

    Research Engagement Officer

    Rebecca Jones 
    Tuesday – Friday 
    E: rebeccajones@brookes.ac.uk
    Tel ext: 2890

    • Provide support for bidding for external consultancy and CPD work including support with the University costing tool (pFACT) and seeing bids or tenders through the Faculty and University approval processes to submission
    • Promote the research of the Faculty through relevant events, literature and social media, seeking out and coordinating opportunities to promote the Public Engagement with research
    • Liaise with the University Impact Officer to drive Impact in response to the Faculty Research & KE Strategy

    Research Administrator

    Abigayle Langford
    Monday – Friday
    E:  alangford@brookes.ac.uk 
    Tel ext: 2904

    • Provide administrative support for all enquiry and application processes for the research degree programmes in the Faculty
    • Act as secretary to the Faculty Research Degrees Sub-Committee (RDSC) and support its activities
    • Co-ordinate the enrolment of visiting associate research students
    • Manage studentship processes from advert to offer

    Faculty Research Committees