Welcome to the research quality, innovation and engagement information hub
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Professor Caroline McMillen, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice President: Research and Innovation |
A warm welcome to everyone visiting our Research quality, innovation and engagement website. This website aims to assist UniSA staff and students to understand the numerous factors that will impact on all researchers, no matter what their career stage. The fluid nature of the research environment will necessitate regular updating of the site.
In preparing for the foreshadowed RQF, we took a very detailed look at the quality and outcomes of research carried out across all discipline areas between 2001 and 2006. It is now critical to build on this deeper understanding and maintain momentum. We must develop strategies in research and innovation that position our researchers and institution to meet the challenges of the Federal Government's new research agenda.
REQUIEM Working Group
Our Research Quality, Innovation and Engagement Metrics (REQUIEM) Working Group will work on a range of research issues throughout 2008, including the use of metrics which best serve as measures of research quality, innovation and engagement.
National developments
The Rudd Government's Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative will play a key role in 2008. Assessing the quality of publications section supports UniSA researchers to respond to this increased emphasis on publishing in high quality journals and getting cited. In 2009, the Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC) system (PDF file, 4.5mb) will replace RFCD and SEO codes.
Other developments include:
- a major review of Australia's higher education system to 'examine and report on the future direction of the higher education sector'
- the Higher Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) to 'support capital expenditure and research facilities in Australian universities'
- a review of the national innovation system reflecting 'the Rudd Government's commitment to fostering innovation across the economy'
- ethics and compliance requirements as stated in the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research