Research Culture

We continue to develop a thriving RKE culture which is entrepreneurial, dynamic, impactful and aimed at addressing our local, national and international issues and concerns.

Strategy

Aligned with the University of Chester’s Citizen Student Strategy and Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy, we foster the pursuit of research excellence by every member of the University community.

Responsibility

The University of Chester has robust and clear processes and frameworks to support socially and environmentally responsible research. We are committed to conducting research to the highest possible standards, ensuring research integrity.

Connectivity

The University of Chester is committed to developing, enabling and sharing research activities with a wide range of internal and external partners and stakeholders.

Research and Knowledge Exchange Institutes

Festival of Ideas

Chester Ideas

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Conference Funding (University sign in required)

Profiles

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Research Repository

Inclusivity

Building on the University’s longstanding commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies and practices, we will continue to build a research community that ensures all research-active staff and students who can excel and succeed in their various and evolving career pathways.

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Development

The University is committed to the meaningful continuing professional development of all research active staff, research enabling staff, and research students at all stage of their careers.