What is Research Culture, and why does it matter?
Have you come across the term Research Culture? This refers to the values, behaviours, and working practices that shape how research is done and experienced. It includes things like collaboration, fairness, recognition, support for career development, and how inclusive and respectful the research environment is. A positive research culture helps everyone involved in research to thrive and do their best work. I’m delighted to be joining the Research Culture Committee at Durham University, as representative of the Faculty of Social Sciences. I genuinely believe that a positive research culture improves the quality of our research, but also the wellbeing, recognition, and development of everyone involved in the research process. Durham’s Flourish@Durham initiative, is leading the way in creating a research environment that is fair, transparent, and inclusive. This means valuing the how as much as the what, ensuring that Durham's research strategy is delivered with care for the people...