Série LSBU/3/5 - Research Committee

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.