Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 27 April 1994-20 June 2006 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
3 boxes
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative 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.
Archival history
Held by the Secretary of the Research Committee.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Loose minutes and papers of the Research Committee.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
The records have been appraised in line with the University Records Retention Schedules.
Accruals
Expected.
System of arrangement
Chronological
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English