February 2005
Research and Knowledge Transfer

High Quality Research on Show

High-quality research at the University was recently displayed in a special showcase on campus.

The aim of the event was to showcase leading research, stimulate awareness and encourage development of research.

Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer) Professor Phil Coates said: "Bradford has established international research groups, some world-class facilities, and exciting emerging research areas.

"Research is the oxygen of universities. It is vital that we build upon it, and develop strong collaborations."

(left to right) Director of the University's Analytical Centre Ian Scowen and Director of Research and Knowledge Transfer Supprt Ian Rowe

The University's state-of-the-art Institute of Pharmaceutical Innovation (IPI) and EDT's Polymer Interdisciplinary Research Centre (IRC) have been chosen as two of the first Centres of Industrial Collaboration (CIC), recognising their status as world-class centres of excellence.

Meanwhile, in the last Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), the University of Bradford's Archaeological Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Peace Studies and Biological Sciences were rated as grade 5 research areas.

Phil said: "The showcase event was aimed at staff and research students within the University, and successfully captured something of the breadth and depth of our research.

"For the first time, we showed all the extensive research and support available within the University. Our feedback shows that people came away enthused by the research quality and by the support they can receive for their own research."

The day included advice shops, and practical workshops on grant bidding and electronic submission. Vice-Chancellor Professor Chris Taylor reflected the sense of breadth and depth of the University's research in a brief address.

Two external funding organisations were also invited to the event. Staff feedback revealed that the visit by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Interface Manager David Mahoney was found to be particularly valuable by those developing grant bids.

Yorkshire Forward's Andrew Jones also found the event "most impressive and helpful".

14 February 2005

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