Collaborating for a sustainable future in research management
In this episode, Kathryn Smith speaks with Sue Starbuck (Royal Holloway University of London) and Sophie Collet (University of Bristol) about how universities can collaborate to achieve efficiencies, strengthen processes, and tackle shared sector challenges.
The conversation draws on themes from the Collaboration for a Sustainable Future report and recent discussions at the ARMA Conference, covering both the potential of joint working and the practical barriers that need to be overcome.
Key discussion points include:
How system complexity and inconsistent external requirements affect collaboration
The role of alliances, associations, and shared templates in creating efficiencies
Avoiding unnecessary duplication and making better use of shared resources
The importance of trust, governance, and clear value propositions for collaborative projects
How funding and central support can enable long-term change
Show notes
Views shared by research talk guests do not necessarily represent the views of Jisc
ARMA: ARMA – UK's professional association for research managers and administrators
Brunswick templates: Brunswick Templates – ARMA
SETsquared partnership: https://www.setsquared.co.uk
SETsquared IMPACT-IP Programme: IMPACT-IP Programme - SETsquared
GW4 alliance: Welcome to GW4 - GW4
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Find out more about the Collaboration for a Sustainable Future report.
9 Jun 2025
A Rights Retention journey with Leeds Beckett University; what happens after a policy is published?
Liesl Rowe, Ellie Clement, and Peter Findlay examine rights retention policies after publication, emphasizing institutional collaboration and senior leadership support for successful implementation, ultimately impacting open research practices in this interview episode.
12 Feb 2025
Exploring Areas of Research Interest: Connecting Academia and Policy
In this episode of Research Talk, host Tim Fellows, product manager for the UKRI funded Octopus open research publishing platform, is joined by James Canton, deputy director of public policy and engagement at the economic and social research council (ESRC), and Nicola Buckley, chair of the universities policy engagement network (UPEN) sub-committee and Associate director of the policy fellowships programme at the university of Cambridge. Together, they explore the UK government’s areas of research interest (ARI) database and its collaboration with Octopus.ac and the Government Office for Science to facilitate the sharing of research priorities.
James and Nicola provide insights into the evolution of ARIs as a tool for bridging policymakers and researchers, emphasising their role in shaping impactful, evidence-based policies. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in making research accessible to policymakers, as well as the significance of open research practices in strengthening research-policy engagement.
Key discussion points include:
· The origin and purpose of ARIs in informing public policy.
· How Octopus integrates ARIs to foster researcher engagement with government priorities.
· The importance of open research and accessibility in policy-making.
· The evolving role of UKRI in supporting research-policy collaborations.
· The future of research engagement in the policy landscape.
Join us for an insightful conversation on how open research and innovative platforms like Octopus are reshaping the way research informs policy and drives societal impact.
Show notes
· Views shared by research talk guests do not necessarily represent the views of Jisc
· Subscribe to our Headlines newsletter, which has all the latest news, guidance and events tailored to you
· Find out more about Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
· Learn more about the Octopus open research publishing platform
· Discover UKRI’s strategic themes
· Learn about the 44 policy fellows working in government and the What Works Network
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