Cultural and organisational change in higher education

We examine tensions between theories and practices of knowledge exchange by evaluating examples where researchers and ‘publics’ have sought to (co)produce impacts derived from research.

We have sought to combine research and practice through this work through the concept of engaged research, a principled approach to co-constructing ‘publics’ (stakeholders, end-users and members of the public) to work reflexively in meaningful ways to generate, reflect on and evidence social and economic impacts.

Current projects include:

• Understanding the postgraduate research student experience in a culture of collaborative leadership, involving Ann Grand, Vic Pearson, Snezana Levic, Iain Greenlees and Joanna Shelton.
• Enabling citizens, stakeholders and researchers to engage with astrobiology research and innovation to effect positive change, involving (from EEES) Sarah Davies, Ann Grand and Richard Holliman;

Recently completed projects include:

• Exploring inclusive research approaches in supporting people with learning disabilities to engage meaningfully with citizen science (Jess Carr).

If you have any questions or want to find out more please contact Richard Holliman.