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Rejuvenate good practice, enhance GCU London research identity, at the same time, seek opportunities for collaboration elsewhere in the University 

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Rejuvenate good practice, enhance GCU London research identity, at the same time, seek opportunities for collaboration elsewhere in the University 

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As others have indicated here – rejuvenate good practice

·      Research newsletter

·      Research seminars

·      Programme of staff development to support research

In addition:

·      To achieve economies of scale and enhance GCU London profile in terms of being serious about research, kept abreast of and engage in staff development opportunities/initiatives happening elsewhere in the university that GCU London staff can tap into e.g. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-writing-retreats-registration-169450361593

·      To enhance the research identity of GCU London and promote PhD opportunities, ensure research area on the GCU London web site is kept up to date i.e. staff profiles/research interests/links to pure database, research seminars (last one listed was 2016), list of current PhD students

·      Whilst there is a need to enhance the research identity of GCU London, there is a need to avoid being too insular, hence, kept abreast research interests of colleagues elsewhere in the university to seek opportunities for collaboration

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During the last two years GCU London has attracted many international PhD research students from governments and multinational corporations. I had the privilege of completing seven PhD theses, five degrees as a supervisor and two degrees as an internal examiner. An eighth degree is forthcoming, I had full support from the Dean, administrative staff and colleagues in London and Glasgow. Throughout, I initiated and helped in setting up the examination panels.

Such attraction is due mainly to the academic staff professional expertise, their international links and GCUL reputation and approach to multidisciplinary areas such as international security, anti-terrorism, management, diplomacy, protocol, media, smart soft power, economics, disruptive technology , business communication  ,  culture and statecraft

Unfortunately, many applications have not been dealt with properly due to the cumbersome admissions process in Glasgow. This unnecessary negative aspect will affect future recruitment.

Nabil Ayad

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will help share work, providing support and motivation, as well as sharing ideas etc

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The workload balance between teaching, programme leadership, student recruitment for masters programme, PhD supervision severely limits me to focus on research. Will this improve in the future? How?

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What would feel good re research? 1/2 a day a week? A block of time?

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Opportunities to create short post-docs to support bid development. These post docs could then be named on the project if it is successful

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Consider developing MRes or collaboratively running the one in Glasgow for London based applicants and/or PhD applicants who do not have sufficient research methods related skills

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How can we create some funded PhDs? Who would be our partners? We are right on top of the City & the need for sustainable/responsible business might be attractive for someone to sponsor

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Where is it @ GCU London?

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How can we link with the 3 Schools to gain some funded PhDs & Post-Docs?

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Location to familiarise ourselves with who is doing what - subjects, projects and publications

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Location to familiarise ourselves with who is doing what - subjects, projects and publications

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This could encourage collaboration conversations, help motivate & focus efforts when time is limited.

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Can we have a clear planning of what kind of support we can get and how we plan it.

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Do we need a better grasp of the themes we cover? How unified/flexible can it be having in mind we also align with Glasgow research groups for REF and capacity.

It might be important for both our website, internal/external visibility but also for our strategic planning.

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Process, knowledge sharing and mutual support for applying for funding.

Developing a more
strategic approach and GCU London awareness of w.hat bids we are going for.

Reviewing our successes and lessons learned from unsuccessful bids.

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Establish a regular Research Hour of Writing - online/ in-person

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Developing strategies to make time for research activities

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Developing strategies to make time for research activities

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Beyond decreasing workload (though we should take that seriously too, obviously). E.g via collaborative efforts; formal research admin support etc

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e.g. writing proposals

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Promoting and communicating a strong research culture at GCU London

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Promoting and communicating a strong research culture at GCU London

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Using formal and informal communication channels - we used to have a Research Newsletter

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What roles could research at GCU London continue to play within the context of social innovation and data science given the 2030 Strategy?

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Healthy lifestyle, inclusive society and sustainable environment is key to GCU Research. What should be the short, medium and long-term research strategy for GCU London and how do we key into the 2030 Strategy?

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How can we develop opportunities for interdisciplinary research across London?
Anne