Purpose
Research Advisory Board advises and supports the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), and reports to the Vice-Chancellor.
Responsibilities
The Research Advisory Board’s primary responsibilities are:
- to provide advice and support to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) in setting the policies and strategic direction of the University in relation to research
- to oversee the University’s progress against its Research Strategy as part of the wider University of Bath Strategy 2021-2026
- to develop and monitor Research KPIs for the institution on behalf of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) that are approved by Senate
Scope
- all of the research community – staff, students and professional services with responsibility for enabling research
- all aspects of research success, development and impact
- all issues which directly affect research staff, students and our ability to continue to deliver high quality research
Procedural Rules
| Chair | Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) |
| Quorum | One third of membership |
| Alternates | Ex-officio members may be represented by alternates if required. |
| Co-optees | The group may co-opt additional members for a time-limited period to support particular issues. |
| Minutes | The minutes will be shared through UEB. The chair or delegated person will report on matters arising from the minutes at UEB. |
| Meeting frequency | Quarterly, or as determined by cycle of business |
| Decision process | Primary: in-meeting by general agreement |
| Secondary: email outside meetings; requires 75% of membership to agree | |
| Tertiary: by Chair’s action, to be reported to next meeting | |
| The decision-making process will also consider whether the matter should be referred to UEB because it falls outside the specific delegations above | |
| Secretary | Nominated by Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) |