In our Research Culture Uncovered conversations we are asking what is Research Culture and why does it matter? In this episode of Season 8, our host Emma Spary is speaking to Dr Annette Bramley, the director of the N8 Research Partnership.

We discuss the how the N8 Research Partnership aims to transform research culture within universities in the North of England, and learn more about their impactful research culture campaign focusing on the unsung heroes of research and the vital importance of collaborative and healthy research environments.

The main points include:

• N8 Research Partnership Overview: Learn about N8, a strategic alliance of the eight most research-intensive universities in northern England, and their continuous efforts to drive regional and global impact through exceptional research innovation and collaboration.
• Active Research Culture Campaign: Details of their ongoing campaign, influenced by the talent commission report, focusing on the crucial contributions of research technical professionals among others.
• Toolkits and Case Studies: Discover a wealth of resources including case studies on the N8 website. These materials are designed to help you implement best practices within your teams and institutions.
• What comes next: The launch of the N8 statement on support for Established (Mid-Career) Researchers

In this episode we mention several links including:

• N8 Research Partnership website for resources and detailed campaign information.
• Sign up for the N8 newsletter to stay updated on the latest news and resources.
• N8 European Research Culture Observatory
• N8 statement on support for Established (Mid-Career) Researchers
• Prosper, a new approach to postdoc career development that unlocks postdocs' potential to thrive in multiple career pathways
• Share your experiences or suggestions with us through social media using #N8ResearchCulture.
• Don’t forget to check out Dr. Bramley’s co-authored book, Research Collaboration: A Step by Step Guide to Success, available for free download if your institution subscribes to the Institute Physics ebooks library. A wealth of knowledge at your fingertips!

All of our episodes can be accessed via the following playlists:

• Research Impact with Ged Hall (follow Ged on Twitter and LinkedIn)
• Open Research with Nick Sheppard (follow Nick on Twitter and LinkedIn)
• Research Careers with Ruth Winden (follow Ruth on Twitter and LinkedIn)
• Research talent management with Tony Bromley (follow Tony on Twitter and LinkedIn)
• Meet the Research Culturositists with Emma Spary (follow Emma on Twitter and LinkedIn)
• Research co-production
• Research Leadership
• Research Evaluation

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Leeds Research Culture links:

• Researcher Development and Culture Website
• Our Concordat Implementation plans and progress
• University of Leeds Research Culture Statement
• University of Leeds Responsible Metrics Statement
• University of Leeds Open Research Statement
• University of Leeds Research Culture Strategy - launched September 2023