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History
The Research Committee was established in 1994 as a sub-committee of the Academic Board. Its original terms of reference were to:
-Consider and advise the Academic Board on the promotion, conduct and development of research in the University;
-Review research activity and facilities with a view to identifying areas for development;
-Facilitate research initiatives in the University by preparing, in consultation with Faculties and Schools, a rolling strategic plan for research;
-Allocate University funded Research Scholarships to projects;
-Monitor and evaluate research achievements;
-Develop and keep under review the University's relations with external research funding bodies;
-Raise awareness of research activities and opportunities.
The Chair of the Committee has usually been the Vice-Chancellor.