SRLN: Values and vision in research

The Scottish Research Leaders Network (SRLN) is a collaborative initiative advancing research leadership across Scottish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The network aims to make research leadership training accessible and available to all Scottish researchers and build a connected community of research leaders who collectively strengthen Scotland’s research cultures. 

Drawing on resources provided by the UKRI Future Leaders Fellows Development Network (FLFDN) for research leadership, participants will benefit from the collective expertise of facilitators and opportunities to connect and learn from peers across Scottish HEIs. The network is open to all staff in participating institutions who are aspiring, new or established research leaders. 

This event will focus on understanding collective values and creating a vision for research. It is important for leaders to understand and articulate their values, as this will impact the types of research projects they undertake and the types of cultures they create. Leaders also need to be able to articulate their research vision in a single narrative, which others such as their teams or funders will be able to understand and buy into. This event aims to provide tools for uncovering individual and collective values and looks at ways to effectively define and articulate a research vision, helping leaders to bring others with them toward a common goal.

To learn more about the SRLN, view the full programme, or watch previous recorded sessions, you can find out more about the SRLN on our web page.