Research and Innovation Culture Working Group

It advises on issues relating to research and innovation culture, responding to institutional feedback and developments across the sector. The group meets every two months and reports jointly to the Research and Innovation Committee and the People and Culture Board (a subcommittee of the Human Resources Committee).

Membership is intentionally broad, seeking to represent all facets of our research and innovation community, including academic, technical and professional services staff, doctoral and early-career researchers and staff networks.

• Academic Lead, People and Culture (Chair): Professor Tony Edwards 
• Research Quality and Culture Manager (Secretary): Dr Stuart King 
• Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation: Professor Dan Parsons 
• Director of Research and Innovation Office: Jennifer Johnson 
• Director of Loughborough University Research Academy (LURA): Dr Kathryn North 
• Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for the Doctoral College: Professor Valerie Pinfield 
• Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor Research and Innovation – Focus and Excellence: Professor Karen Coopman 
• Associate Dean for Research and Innovation: Professor Wael Bahsoun 
• Doctoral Researcher Experience Board Chair and Vice-chair: Racheal Farayola and Ali Alsalem 
• Head of Research and Innovation Culture and Assessment: Dr Elizabeth Gadd 
• Social Impact and Inclusivity Manager: Lisa Brooks-Lewis
• Senior HR Business Partner: Paul Cox-Stone 
• Researcher Development Professionals: Dr Katryna Kalawsky and Dr Tina Byrom 
• Loughborough University Research Staff Association (LURSA) Committee Members: Dr Katie Parsons and Dr Ashley Van Bruygom 
• Contract Research Staff Representative: Dr Rachel Talbot 
• Technician Representative: Mary Corcoran 
• Early Career Academic Representative: Dr Tim Marjoribanks 
• Representative of UCU: Dr Anthony Kevins 
• Senior Change Manager, Organisational Development: Dr Steve Harris
• Deputy Director of Library Services, Library Representative: Helen Young