Overview of Research Strategy and Vision
The University of Hull is undertaking a
substantial investment in research and scholarship capacity as part
of its new and transformational academic strategy launched in
October 2011. The Faculty of Health and Social Care (FHSC), aims is
to become a leading player in national and international nursing
and health research committed to high academic standards through
investment and prioritisation of research and scholarship activity
within the Faculty. There are plans for substantial research
development through the implementation of a new strategy and a
commitment to facilitate an effective and dynamic research
culture.
We offer a supportive environment that has led to a significant
increase in research activity and we now host a vibrant
postgraduate research community.
Research in the faculty is undertaken with academic colleagues,
health and social care professionals and independent sector
partners locally, nationally and internationally.
Our staff contributed to a highly successful social policy return
in the UK 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. The RAE Panel judged
85% of the research in this return to be of international quality.
Since the RAE submission we have continued to grow and develop both
our capacity and capability. Our research reflects the
multidisciplinary nature of the faculty and informs our teaching
across the disciplines of nursing, midwifery, community health and
allied health.
Our aims
- To undertake research that has a positive impact on health and
wellbeing in line with national and international health
initiatives and policy.
- To influence policy, practice and education through our
research.
- To make sure the knowledge gained through our research reaches
the health and social care sectors as quickly as possible.
- To develop an international reputation in multidisciplinary
research aimed at improving health and social care delivery.
Although our multidisciplinary research
approach is relatively broad, it focuses on several areas that are
reflected in the faculty’s research development groups. These
groups often collaborate and staff may belong to more than
one.
Our collaborations
The faculty also has a number of collaborative
relationships with other university research groups, centres and
institutes, which provide opportunities for interdisciplinary
cross-cutting research. These relationships emphasise our
commitment to sharing knowledge and evidence to improve health and
social care delivery.
Our collaborations include: