Research Culture
We envision our research culture as a community that brings together the diverse, vibrant cultures already thriving within our Schools, disciplines, and partnerships. Rooted in respect for these existing practices, our Community of Research Cultures centres around a collaborative approach that promotes effective ways of working to enhance collegiality, professional growth, and ethical standards. By embracing shared standards of excellence, fostering collective problem-solving, recognising diverse contributions, and using evidence to guide culture change, we create a cohesive yet flexible research environment that is distinctly Aberdeen. Together, we advance a research culture that is inclusive, adaptable, and prepared to meet the future needs of our University and the broader society.
Ways of Working
Working with shared standards of excellence:
Guided by integrity, transparency, and openness, our shared standards ensure ethical, accessible research, fostering mutual trust, respect, and accountability across all levels.
Collective problem solving and sharing practice:
Focused on sharing best practices across Schools, our approach fosters collaboration to address common challenges and boundaries to strengthen our research culture.
Recognising contributions & supporting career development:
Acknowledging diverse contributions, our approach fosters career growth and inclusive leadership through development, reward, and recognition.
Developing an evidence-informed approach to culture change:
Guided by evaluation strategies to assess engagement and impact, our approach enables continuous improvement through data-driven insights.
Ben Tatler, Dean for Research Culture
Key People