RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
research areas and supporting the career development of a growing network of Early Career Researchers. An ambitious programme of investment in research is under way, with up to 20 new blood and replacement posts and 50 fully funded PhD studentships being filled to further boost the institution’s research capacity. Innovation and partnership Our researchers work with international business and industry clients, with local and regional councils, with health services, and with governments and charitable agencies in developing countries. We are partners in the Medway Innovation Centre, which provides expertise in both technical and commercial development to new businesses across south-east England. Our Greenwich Research & Enterprise office was shortlisted for the 2010 Times Higher Education Outstanding Research Management Team. Research and enterprise at the University of Greenwich has much to contribute to the regions we serve. With its rapid growth, the university is a very exciting place to be.
For more than a century, Greenwich has been solving problems for governments, charities, industry and other partners, working in fields such as computer modelling, fire safety, health care, pharmaceuticals and sustainable development. Our researchers have won a series of national awards, including Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher & Further Education. We believe that research is an essential underpinning for high quality university teaching. We aim to concentrate our efforts on curiosity-driven and applied research of world-leading and internationally excellent quality. We believe in the importance of validating our work through the experience of application, and we value high-impact engagements with local, national and international partners. We are committed to nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit of both our staff and students. Our research vision The University of Greenwich is building a vibrant research and enterprise culture which informs teaching, benefits the community and society, and enriches the creativity and innovation of staff. We undertake a wide range of research and enterprise, including work in the humanities and creative arts, business, science, engineering and education. We are also nurturing emerging
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