Research and Enterprise Committee

1. To consider and advise on the development of the College’s overall Research and Enterprise Strategy, and to recommend a strategy to Academic Board for formal approval
2. To consider and advise on the development of related policies, procedures and action plans
3. To establish clear communications with individual departments and Schools, facilitating the development of effective departmental research and enterprise strategies which are informed and appropriately supported by central mechanisms
4. To monitor the implementation of relevant action plans, and review progress against strategic objectives at College and departmental level
5. To oversee the College's participation and performance in major research assessment exercises, in particular the REF and its successors; and to evaluate outcomes, reporting to Academic Board and Council
6. To consider matters relating to the establishment, monitoring and closure of individual Research Centres and Units, keeping general policies under review and revision as appropriate
7. To advise the Pro-Warden (Research and Enterprise) on matters relating to College academic publications
8. To monitor the implementation of research leave policies and procedures, reviewing them as appropriate, and to consider staff reports on completed periods of study leave
9. To receive minutes and reports from the Research Ethics and Integrity Sub-Committee [REISC], considering any recommendations and taking action as appropriate
10. To receive minutes and reports from the Postgraduate Research Board [PRB], monitoring PhD completion rates and developments with Doctoral Training Centres, and drawing any issues and recommendations to the attention of SMT and/or Academic Board as appropriate

For minutes please contact governance (@gold.ac.uk)