Purpose

Research Advisory Board advises and supports the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), and reports to the Vice-Chancellor.

Responsibilities

The Research Advisory Board’s primary responsibilities are:

to provide advice and support to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) in setting the policies and strategic direction of the University in relation to research
to oversee the University’s progress against its Research Strategy as part of the wider University of Bath Strategy 2021-2026
to develop and monitor Research KPIs for the institution on behalf of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) that are approved by Senate
consider how the conduct of its business could affect compliance with the University’s free speech duties

all of the research community – staff, students and professional services with responsibility for enabling research
all aspects of research success, development and impact
all issues which directly affect research staff, students and our ability to continue to deliver high quality research


Chair	Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Quorum	One third of membership
Alternates	Ex-officio members may be represented by alternates if required.
Co-optees	The group may co-opt additional members for a time-limited period to support particular issues.
Minutes	The minutes will be shared through UEB. The chair or delegated person will report on matters arising from the minutes at UEB.
Meeting frequency	Quarterly, or as determined by cycle of business
Decision process	Primary: in-meeting by general agreement
	Secondary: email outside meetings; requires 75% of membership to agree
	Tertiary: by Chair’s action, to be reported to next meeting
	The decision-making process will also consider whether the matter should be referred to UEB because it falls outside the specific delegations above
Secretary	Nominated by Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research)