Welcome to the Research and Knowledge Exchange QMU
Research and Knowledge Culture
Our vision is to achieve an international research profile that ranks QMU as one of the leading post-92 universities in Scotland. Our Research and Knowledge Exchange (KE) is focused on improving quality of life and building the evidence base for policy and practice through world- leading interdisciplinary, translational research and external collaboration.
We work at the intersection of conventional disciplinary groupings to create innovative approaches to contemporary societal challenges and public discourse, and make a significant contribution to the creation and sharing of knowledge that reaches and influences a broad range of regional and international stakeholders. Our researchers benefit from different perspectives and interdisciplinary expertise that comes from being part of a community of researchers from across the University.
QMU is dedicated to building a supportive, considerate and highly motivated research culture based on diversity, inclusivity and mutual respect across all activities to help us to attract and retain our talented staff and students. Equality of opportunity is essential to achieving research excellence and we believe our diversity of thought and culture is fundamental to our ability to solve complex challenges. We aim to remove barriers, eliminate discrimination and make sure all researchers have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
We offer researcher development training and mentoring; funded initiatives; interdisciplinary events; support for external collaboration; enterprise and innovation services; grant writing support; and career and professional resources to enhance employability, with opportunities to meet others and become part of our vibrant research community.
Membership of QMU Research Centres, Institutes and KE Centres
Our Research Centres, Institute and Knowledge Exchange (KE) Centres work at the intersection of conventional disciplinary groupings to create innovative approaches to contemporary societal challenges and public discourse and allow us to externally articulate our diverse strengths concisely and persuasively.
They are the key drivers in the implementation of our Research and KE Strategy and for excellence in our research culture. Our Research Centres are led by members of the Professoriate and receive annual investment from the University for researcher development.
Members of Research Centres are categorised as Full, Honorary, Associate and Affiliate, and may be full-time or part time members of staff (including those on fixed term contracts). All members of staff, including contract research staff, are strongly encouraged to engage with the work of the Research Centres as valued members of our researcher community. Contact:Research & knowledge Email Address
