Research Cultures at University of Edinburgh Research sits at the core of the University’s mission. It forms one of the four pillars in our Strategy 2030 and we undertake research to advance knowledge and change the world for the better. Our ability to deliver excellent research depends on the research cultures our staff and students are working in.Our research cultures are influenced by our values, expectations and the behaviours that shape how we support, deliver and communicate our research. It’s our responsibility as an institution to foster cultures where those that lead, undertake and enable our research activity are encouraged, recognised and are working in a positive environment.What is Research Culture?Our Research Cultures Action & Delivery PlanInformation, Tools & Resources | Research Cultures SharePoint [Login Required] Get Involved Research Cultures ForumResearch Staff Societies and ChampionsPGR Societies & Groups [Login Required]Staff NetworksResearch Cultures SharePoint [Login Required] Research Cultures News New Fair Authorship Guidance publishedInFrame Catalyst Fund Call | Now Open!New Neuroinclusion Hub | HR ED&I [Login Required]New Research Cultures SharePoint [Login Required]New Guidance on Online Harassment available [Login Required] InFrame: Wellcome Funded Research Cultures Project In collaboration with University of Glasgow and University of St Andrews , we have been awarded Wellcome Institutional Research Cultures funding. Our project, InFrame, led by Glasgow started in September 2024.About InFrameResearch Culture Catalyst Fund | Now Open!Seek, Find, Celebrate! | Deadline extended Support for Researchers Our Research Staff Hub brings together information from across the University to support research staff to undertake their role, develop themselves and progress in their career. 10 Days Professional DevelopmentThe Concordat to Support the Career Development of ResearchersResources for Managers of Researchers Support for Postgraduate Research Students Our Doctoral College supports all postgraduate research students, supervisors and relevant staff at the university to enhance the postgraduate student experience. Development & Training for PGR StudentsSupport for PGR SupervisionPGR Cultures Plan Support for Technicians Our Support for Technicians site brings together information to ensure the visibility, recognition and career development of our technicians.Technician CommitmentTechnician Steering CommitteeTechnician Hub [Login Required] Research Professional Services Staff Our research enabling staff are vital to our research effort and environment. We support membership of professional bodies and host dedicated events to connect and network.Research Support Services ConferenceGrowing Research TogetherARMA, PraxisAuril, PRISM Network Research Ethics & Integrity Our research ethics and integrity processes support high standards in designing, conducting and disseminating our research.CMVM Research Ethics & Integrity CAHSS Research Ethics & IntegrityCSE Research Ethics & IntegrityResearch Ethics & Integrity Review Group Open Research Publicly funded research should be accessible by everyone. Openness benefits society by speeding up the research process, facilitating the reuse of research outputs, and increasing transparency and public trust.Open Research Conference 2025Open Research ServicesOpen Research ToolsFair Authorship GuidanceEdinburgh ReproducibiliTea & Open Research Initiative Health & Wellbeing The University provides a range of services and resources to help you stay healthy.Staff Health & Wellbeing HubStaff CounsellingStudent Health & WellbeingStudent Counselling Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to equality of opportunity for all its staff and students, and promotes a culture of inclusivity.Diversifying recruitmentInclusion at EdinburghEquality, Diversity & Inclusion GroupsDignity & Respect policy Managing Your Team Understanding your responsibilities as a manager and developing your management skills can help improve the research culture in your team. Below are links to training, tips and advice.Training and support for Principal Investigators (PIs)Resources for Managers of ResearchersSupport for PGR SupervisionCoaching & MentoringResponsible Research Assessment Research Cultures in Research Funding Bids Research funders are increasingly asking for information on how research teams are supporting positive research environments and cultures. Below are links, tips and advice.Things to Think About | Research Cultures in Schools, Centres, Projects [Login Required]Describing your contribution to research cultures | ERO [Login Required]Developing your Narrative CV | IADNarrative CVs | ERO [Login Required]Sustainability & Carbon Offset in Research Proposals Strategies, Commitments & Projects Below are strategies, policies, memberships and commitments that are contributing to improving our research cultures.Strategy 2030Research & Innovation Strategy 2030People StrategyBehaviours CharterGrowing Research TogetherZero by 2040Our Community PlanA University of SanctuaryUniversity of Edinburgh is a signatory of and committed toConcordat to support the Career Development of ResearchersTechnician CommitmentUKRI Statement of Expectations for Doctoral TrainingUUK Concordat to Support Research IntegritySan Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and the Coalition of Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA)Concordat on Openness on Animal Research in the UKNCCPE Manifesto for Public EngagementAthena SWAN CharterRace Equality CharterStonewall Workplace Equality IndexConcordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research & Innovation PracticeWe are a member ofLeague of European Universities (LERU) including its group on the Careers of Researchers & HR Policy UK Reproducibility NetworkWe are involved in these Research Cultures projects InFrame, Wellcome funded Institutional Research Cultures ProjectAction Research on Research Culture, Research England funded Research Cultures ProjectOpen & Responsible Researcher Reward & Recognition (OR4), UKRN Open Research ProgrammeEverything we (think we) know about Narrative CVs, Department of Science, Innovation & Technology funded Metascience Project Contributing to Improving our Research Cultures Work to improve our research cultures is happening in every School, Institute, College and Department.Research Strategy GroupCollege of Arts, Humanities & Social SciencesCollege of Medicine & Veterinary MedicineCollege of Science & EngineeringEdinburgh Research OfficeInstitute for Academic DevelopmentHuman ResourcesInformation ServicesSocial Responsibility & SustainabilityHealth & SafetyCommunications & MarketingEdinburgh Hub for Responsible Innovation This article was published on 2024-11-12
