Strategic Objectives

The overarching aim of our Research Culture Strategy is to enable more University of Leeds (UoL) colleagues to produce leading research inclusively, equitably, openly, and supportively. We will focus our efforts on four strategic objectives (SO) that have been determined by consultation across our research community; different disciplines, career stages, backgrounds, and job families, via our inclusive research culture cafes, committee discussions, and an in-depth external analysis of a 2021 University-wide survey.

Our strategic objectives will be delivered through an action plan spanning the five years of the Research Culture Strategy. Each objective is linked to several centralised projects led and monitored by the Research Culture Team. Our projects include a mix of quicker wins for momentum and engagement, some slower-burn, longer-term ambitions, and space to respond to unforeseen opportunities. They are designed to enable us to evidence (in diverse and inclusive ways) our efforts, progress, and failures as we proceed. Projects updates will be shared and progress will be reviewed annually through the Research Culture Steering Group.