University Research Management Meeting The Institutional Challenge

Governments are placing unprecedented emphasis on research as a key motor for driving the knowledge society and economy. As a result, higher education institutions are turning their focus to research, their reputation in the field, their capacity to carry it out and the funding they receive. At the same time, research policies and the management of research are posing severe challenges.This publication sheds light on the issues now facing today's universities as they confront the increasing pressure to "produce" research to keep the competitive edge. Drawing on eight case studies, the report focuses on four key themes: (1) the growing significance of the research mission to higher education; (2) strengthening structures and processes for research management; (3) Funding and resourcing university research; (4) Nurturing research careers. Case studies highlight issues in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Ireland, Malaysia, Portugal and Turkey.Connell, Helen is the author of 'University Research Management Meeting The Institutional Challenge', published 2004 under ISBN 9789264017436 and ISBN 9264017437.