Research and Knowledge Exchange Office

The Research and Knowledge Exchange Office is the University’s dedicated support team for all aspects of research and knowledge exchange (RKE) funding and activity.

We offer a comprehensive range of services to staff members involved in research and knowledge exchange spanning the entire RKE process - from project development and identifying funding sources to negotiating funding contracts and securing funding.

Additionally, we provide advice and guidance on managing RKE projects, ethical considerations, and compliance with RKE policies. We also oversee strategic planning for RKE at the institutional level, manage submissions for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), ensure compliance with relevant Concordats, and support the Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Knowledge Exchange with institutional formula-based funding from Research England.

Our Research and Knowledge Exchange Office provides the following services:

Pre-award services, including support across all research grant and contracted research opportunities from funding opportunity identification through to funding application and proposal submission
Contracts management, including negotiating and finalising all RKE contracts on behalf of the University
Research ethics and governance support and advice, including research ethics, research integrity, and Trusted Research
Research development and culture
Knowledge Exchange activity support and funding services