(1) To advise the Senate on all matters relating to the research strategy of the University and to support the Vice-Chancellor and the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) in driving forward the agreed research strategy.

(2) To identify priority areas for research and impact and to develop, promote and monitor policies and practices to stimulate research and impact programmes and initiatives in the agreed areas, in liaison with other bodies as appropriate.

(3) To monitor and influence the development of research policy and strategy of key national and international agencies in the interests of the University (e.g. UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), the Research Councils, Innovate UK, Research England, and the European Commission).

(4) To oversee and monitor the performance of University Research Centres and recommend to the Senate, in consultation with the relevant Faculty Boards, the establishment and disestablishment of University Research Centres in line with the University’s research strategy.

(5) To oversee the performance of the University’s Global Research Priorities Programme, making recommendations to the Academic Resourcing Committee and Senate on financing and future direction.

(6) To support the University in its engagement with key external stakeholders relating to research, including business, industry, the government and funding agencies.

(7) To consider periodic reports on the research performance, research quality and the generation of research income of the University and its constituent parts, including relevant national and international benchmarking data where available, with a view to advising the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) on areas where improvements could be made, where there are significant risks and/or where new opportunities may be pursued.

(8) To monitor the University’s activities in relation to the career development of research staff including oversight of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers and other related sector guidance published in the future.

(9) To consider reports from and make reports to the University Research Governance and Ethics Committee, Faculty Research Committees and Faculty Boards when appropriate.

(10) To discharge other functions as the Senate may from time to time determine.

(11) To make periodic reports, with the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), to the Academic Resourcing Committee on the considerations and findings of the Committee to aid in aligning resource allocation with research strategy.

(12) To report to the Senate, as appropriate, on the operation of the work of the Committee in relation to all of these areas.