Group 1 by Joshua Mead https://padlet.com/jdjmead/k9mz2d1bgc4nl7fa Priority 1B: creating the conditions and incentives for a more inclusive research and innovation system. en-us 2022-03-02 14:32:02 UTC 2026-01-25 19:26:48 UTC hello@padlet.com Questions to consider jdjmead https://padlet.com/jdjmead/k9mz2d1bgc4nl7fa/wish/2073685998 - Is the proposed ambition of the strategy clear?
- Are the strategic objectives clear?
- How might this strategic objective be improved?
- What opportunities do you see for UoW to work with UKRI in achieving this objective?
- How effective is the language used in the strategy?
- What are some key barriers to a more equal, diverse and inclusive research culture at UoW?
- How useful would the suggested initiatives in the strategy be for UoW researchers?]]> 2022-03-02 14:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jdjmead/k9mz2d1bgc4nl7fa/wish/2073685998 Objectives & Strategy Generally knightd10 https://padlet.com/jdjmead/k9mz2d1bgc4nl7fa/wish/2077914091 The objectives are not specific, measurable or timebound. For 1b These are not specific.

The methodology for working with partners that is mentioned isn't clear. How will they work with partners, in what ways?

From a scientific point of view the objectives are wooly.

From a linguist point of view it is also wooly.


]]> 2022-03-04 13:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jdjmead/k9mz2d1bgc4nl7fa/wish/2077914091 How effective is the language used in the strategy? knightd10 https://padlet.com/jdjmead/k9mz2d1bgc4nl7fa/wish/2077917735 This is not accessible language and is vague. The statements made are broad and difficult to navigate. 

How will UKRI learn from other funders and feed in their strategies and action plans to work together?

For almost any question the semantics are opaque and statements meaningless. There isn't much concrete to any of it. For Good Practice Exchange, what are the actually going to do?]]> 2022-03-04 13:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jdjmead/k9mz2d1bgc4nl7fa/wish/2077917735 Action from 1b: developing a new deal for post-graduate research students, seeking input on funding, access, models and career routes knightd10 https://padlet.com/jdjmead/k9mz2d1bgc4nl7fa/wish/2077923670 What is meant by 'consult on funding' here?
Office for Students are actively examining and funding on EDI, but it would be great to see UKRI linking to other initiatives and outlining where they can add value or build upon this. i.e looking at underrepresented groups and looking at how they can be supported in their progression and careers. ]]> 2022-03-04 13:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jdjmead/k9mz2d1bgc4nl7fa/wish/2077923670 Q. Are UKRI going to provide peer review training? knightd10 https://padlet.com/jdjmead/k9mz2d1bgc4nl7fa/wish/2077931171 RT: NERC has a peer review college (not all councils do) and UKRI will be looking at how we roll out training for peer review college in future. 

How could RKEO feedback to UKRI on how and what that training might look like for peer review college and how it might be delivered most effectively.

BBSRC perspective don't have a peer review college and so pool for reviewers is entirely open. Need to strengthen guidance around external peer review, not just around impact but, with “responsive mode” in mind, non-standard applications are not disadvantaged; also looking at producing some online resources as guidance for applicants as well to demystify processes we have
]]> 2022-03-04 13:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jdjmead/k9mz2d1bgc4nl7fa/wish/2077931171 Anonymity in Assessment of Applications knightd10 https://padlet.com/jdjmead/k9mz2d1bgc4nl7fa/wish/2077948408 An example of a concrete action is to implement anonymised applications for funding to be implemented. 
One option might be a three phased system where funding bids go in totally anonymised:
1) EOI / triage - totally anonymous ranking of proposals
2) Peer review the application based on - ranking expertise of the groups - still anonymous
3) Full application format as an anonymised format. 

Could this be based on the ERC model which is anonymous at early stage?

Being really rigorous about who sits on the peer review panels - what is the representation and diversity and inclusion looking like on these panels?

Evaluating through systems that reduce bias.]]> 2022-03-04 13:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jdjmead/k9mz2d1bgc4nl7fa/wish/2077948408