The emergence of the publicly engaged research manager. (21st February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dunleavy, Katherine; Noble, Michael; Andrews, Heidi
• Is Part Of: Research for all. Volume 3:Number 1(2019)
• Page Start: 105
• Page End: 124
• Publication Date: 2019-02-21
• Subjects: COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH -- RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION -- HYBRID IDENTITIES -- CO-PRODUCTION -- COMMUNITY FACILITATION -- NETWORKS; Research -- Methodology -- Periodicals; Interdisciplinary research -- Periodicals; 001.4
• DOI: 10.18546/RFA.03.1.09
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2399-8121

Abstract

Abstract : The increasing spread and rising profile of publicly engaged research in the UK has been accompanied by the emergence of a new, specialized professional services role embedded within research project teams. With this in mind, the Public Engagement Professionals in University Research Network convened a survey and workshop in 2017 to critically examine the skills and experiences of individuals in administrative roles in such projects. This paper argues that this is a highly skilled role that blurs boundaries between academic, administrator and engagement professional, but within higher education institutions it is often poorly understood and, therefore, undervalued and unsupported.