Research Environment

Find out about our research culture, governance, best practice and support for our researchers

Research Culture

The University of Edinburgh is committed to promoting and developing a vibrant and inclusive research culture.

Our research cultures are influenced by our values, expectations and the behaviours that share how we support, deliver and communicate our research.  It’s our responsibility as individuals and as an institution to foster cultures were those that lead, undertake and enable our research activity are encouraged, recognised and are working in a positive environment.

Find out what the University is doing to improve research assessment practice through the responsible use of research metrics, and view links to good practice resources for researchers.

Find out what the University is doing to develop research improvement initiatives and view the tools available to you to support your research practice.