Research and knowledge exchange

University Research and Innovation Committee

The University Research and Innovation Committee (URIC) has oversight of all matters related to research and innovation policy and strategy and provides assurance to Senate that the University is compliant with external requirements related to research and innovation. It drives the development of a research and innovation environment and culture which maximises the quality and impact of our research and innovation and enables our research community to flourish.

Members

Members:

  • Pro Vice Chancellor Research and Innovation (Chair)
  • Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor Knowledge Exchange
  • Associate Dean Research and Innovation for each Faculty
  • Chairs of URIC sub-committees
  • Director of Research and Innovation Services
  • 1 elected member of Senate

 

In attendance:

  • Director of IT Services (or nominee)
  • Librarian (or nominee)
  • URIC Secretary
Meetings

The dates for 25-26 are:

  • 22 October 2025
  • 19 November 2025
  • 15 December 2025
  • 19 January 2026
  • 23 February 2026
  • 25 March 2026
  • 20 April 2026
  • 18 May 2026
  • 24 June 2025
Sub-committees and Steering Groups

The following sub-committees report into URIC:

 

The following groups also report into URIC:

  • REF Steering Group
  • KEF Steering Group
  • Funder Engagement Steering Group
  • Research Culture Steering Group
  • Research IT Committee
  • Open Research Group
Secretariat, Guidance and Templates

The URIC Terms of Reference July 2024 [PDF 159.66KB] outline the Committee's responsibilities.

The URIC Secretary is Debbie Foy, Research and Innovation Services.

Please read the guidance Preparing Papers for URIC 25-26 [PDF 169.50KB] if you are preparing a paper for URIC and use the URIC Cover Template April 2025 [DOCX 39.78KB] for all papers.