We will continuously develop and enhance our research capacity, delivery and overall research performance through impactful applied research, innovation and knowledge transfer, in order to have a positive impact on our economy and society, and contribute to the professional development of our academic and research communities.
We will identify research domains which the organisation will target for Creative Industries research.
We will continue to invest in our research infrastructure to build and sustain research communities, supporting and encouraging staff to develop and explore established and emerging forms of research practice.
We will continue to develop research partnerships and collaborations, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, pursuing opportunities that enhance our reputation for research excellence in the Creative Industries.
We will continue to support start-up companies that reflect our Creative Industries priorities and we will facilitate and encourage their contribution to society and the economy.
We will review all research policies to ensure they remain relevant and reflect best practice and provide relevant training where appropriate.
We will identify priority areas across disciplines which align to the work of our future programmes lab, our co-located centre for creative practices and our research-informed Creative Industries hub.
We will work with industry partners, including those associated with our innovation centre, the Media Cube, or based in our region supported by a new online networking hub to deliver positive regional economic growth and enterprise engagement.
We will grow our post-graduate research offering up to and including PhD level (Level 10).