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What one university’s rapid rise to become a research powerhouse can teach institutions about creating a culture for research excellence

Faced with challenges on multiple fronts from environmental, social and economic issues, university leaders require vision and action

Regulatory frameworks differ across the world, but there are similarities in the ways universities can respond to the external pressures placed upon them

Culture and political systems can have a profound effect on how universities in different countries set strategies and attract talent

The geography and culture of higher education institutions are important factors when attracting and integrating international leaders

While many universities prize their reputations, student success is not always prioritised when institutions are looking to strengthen their standing

Caption image 1: Sean Redmond, Adjunct Professor of Youth Justice and Karl Ducque, Project Leader, Target Response in Youth (TRY) which supports vulnerable young people aged 14 to 26 years. 

Figure 3 Members of the Centre for Social Issues Research, receiving their President’s Research Excellence and Impact - Outstanding Research Collaboration Award from President, Prof Kerstin Mey