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Support to succeed – we will provide comprehensive support to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive and excel. Success will be fostered through a rigorous training and mentoring programme, supporting the development of skills, resilience and expertise needed to perform at the highest level.
We will nurture a culture of excellence, where we are empowered to push boundaries in research and innovation. By drawing on strong institutional networks and structured developmental pathways, we will not only support individual success but also create a dynamic environment where high-quality research and leadership flourish.
AI – working with Keele’ s Information Digital Services, we are committed to harnessing the potential of AI to support and improve our research and innovation, establishing a focus on collaboration( for example, Midlands Innovation), good governance and integrity throughout.
Partnerships – we will continue to seed new collaborative research opportunities with a diverse range of external partners – spanning commercial industries, academic institutions, public sector bodies, and international research organisations. In the context of Innovate UK and linked investment vehicles, we will foster partnerships that drive innovation, societal impact and knowledge exchange, ensuring that research is mobilised effectively across sectors. We will build on the growth established during the previous plan period, supporting first time researchers in this area, equipping them with the skills and confidence to engage in cross-sector collaboration. Through academic leadership development, we will enhance expertise in knowledge mobilisation and exchange, ensuring that Keele researchers are at the forefront of shaping interdisciplinary and applied research that benefits businesses, communities and global initiatives.
International – we will continue to increase Keele’ s reputation, seeding international collaborations, growing access to global science systems, new funding sources, growing international postgraduate researcher relationships, attracting academics and doctoral students in priority disciplines and institutional keystone geographies. Building a recognised and respected global profile will remain critical, ensuring Keele’ s research is not only internationally connected but also widely impactful.
Policy engagement – ensure all areas of Keele’ s research with implications for public policy are well placed to achieve influence, growing the skills of researchers at all stages of their careers to engage with policy makers and encompass key policy challenges into research design where relevant.