2 | Keele Research & Innovation
Introduction: context, purpose, goals
Professor David Amigoni
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR( RESEARCH AND INNOVATION)
Dr Tracy Nevatte
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH STRATEGY DELIVERY
Keele University is, distinctively, a small but agile research-intensive academic community. Our proud historic connection to liberal, indeed experimental principles of education has fostered an interdisciplinary vision of knowledge connecting the natural sciences, medicine, humanities and social sciences. This drives Keele’ s research, innovation and knowledge exchange strategy, placing research excellence at the centre of our reputation and impact.
By working with others across the UK and internationally, and using innovative, rigorous methods, our researchers will offer solutions to deep-rooted challenges affecting human health, wellbeing, belonging and creative potential. They will also address the increasingly complex social, material, technological and economic structures and environments in which people and non-human cohabitants live, work, and interact.
From our home of North Staffordshire, UK, and through longstanding principles of inclusive education, community service, and critical curiosity, Keele’ s research is both locally engaged and globally ambitious. Our researchers remain deeply motivated by a collegial and equitable approach to inquiry – one that fosters collaboration across borders and disciplines. By strengthening our international partnerships and amplifying our global influence, Keele is committed to advancing research, education and knowledge exchange that shapes the future and enhances lives worldwide.
This people-first strategy is for Keele researchers at every career stage, our research enablers, technicians; and the partners and communities that can help us to shape our research and benefit from it; whether within our region, nationally or internationally.