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Advancing Research Governance through Standards
Advancing Research Governance through Standardisation: The role of GFGP and GRMP Standards.
Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables
Category: New Initiative
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Vincent NkundimanaThis session will explore the role of the new and innovative international standards for Good Financial Grant Practice (GFGP) and Good Research Management Practice (GRMP) in enhancing research governance and regulation at universities and research institutions worldwide.
Data Protection Regulations
Compliance with National Data Protection and Security Regulations: Developing Broad Guidance for a Diverse Global Regulatory Environment
Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables
Category: Good Practice
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Joe NovotnyThis discussion table will allow stakeholders to share perspectives regarding how their institution or organization tracks and complies with data protection acts and heighted cybersecurity expectations across various countries
Sustainable institutional changes: a role for RM?
Is there a role for Research Management professionals in supporting sustainable institutional change? Let’s explore together
Format: Fifteen-Minute Discussion Tables
Category: Other
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Paola RagazziniExploring the role of research management in supporting institutional change at universities by sharing case studies and insight on how RMs can contribute to the evolving context supporting policy design, collaboration, and cultural shifts
Animal Research Ethics Governance in Ghana
Animal Research Ethics Governance in Ghana: Experiences of Animal Research Ethics Administrators
Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation
Category: Other
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Fidelis Edem Yao AnumuThis presentation will share outcomes of a study that was aimed at assessing the existing Animal Research Ethics governance systems and practices in Ghana and the experiences of Animal Research Ethics Committee Administrators in ensuring ethical conduct of research using animals.
Balancing-Act: Funders vs Academic Freedom
Balancing-Act: Navigating the complexities of restrictive funder requirements impacting academic freedom
Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation
Category: Case Study
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Dr. Cornelia MalherbeUniversities are faced with consequences of limitations on academic freedom in favour of a few large funders' power to provide research funding. A thorough analysis incorporating academic freedom, ethical-, legal-, cost and societal impact will be conducted to create a framework for consideration.
Building and Sustaining a Centre of Excellence
Establishing, scaling, and sustaining a Centre of Excellence (CoE)
Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation
Category: Good Practice
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Ms Joanna KartasiewiczThis session provides a concise high-level guide to designing a Centre of Excellence (CoE) that addresses current challenges and has the capacity to evolve and sustain long-term success. It concludes with insights on RMA’s role in supporting and enhancing the CoE’s development.
Conflict of interest management
Conflict of interest management to ensure sustainability of University spin-out companies
Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation
Category: Case Study
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Julie Nadler-VisserThis presentation will consider a case study of a spin-out company from Stellenbosch University emanating from the doctoral research carried out by a PhD student in relation to the potential impact of climate change on the wine industry. The PhD student developed a prototype web application through
Developing a Breast Cancer Research Unit in India
The Research Administrator's Compass: Navigating impactful Breast cancer Research in a small setting from India.
Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation
Category: Case Study
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Sneha JoshiThis abstract highlights how the RA at a Breast Oncology Research Centre in India, expertly juggles multiple roles in a resource-limited setting. The RA's experience offers crucial lessons on overcoming challenges and maximizing research impact, providing insights for similar contexts globally
Do We Really Need Another Committee?
Research ethics and the limits of governance
Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation
Category: Other
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Barry ShanahanIn the event of crisis, a typical corporate response is the imposition of increased governance mechanisms. What this discussion will consider is the efficacy of such interventions in the area of research ethics specifically, and in higher education more broadly.
Dual-Use: Perspectives on challenges
Challenges faced by universities to comply with the EU Dual Use Regulations
Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation
Category: Good Practice
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Dr. Cornelia MalherbeUniversities face severe consequences of compliance requirements with the EU’s regulations on dual use. This study will provide insight into the perspectives of universities and provide recommendations for improved compliance strategies.
External Funding for RSOs: A New Model
Unlocking the Future of Research Support Offices: A Case Study on Sustainable External Funding Mechanisms
Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation
Category: Case Study
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Harald Hasler-sheetalOur presentation explores a novel model for sustainable funding in Research Support Offices (RSOs). Using a case study, we show how Horizon Europe projects can fund key RSO roles and infrastructure. We'll also discuss challenges and benefits, offering insights for RSO managers and RMAs.
Financial Grant Practice_Nelson Mandela University
The Standard for Good Financial Grant Practice (GPFP) for South African Universities: Implications for Recipient Institutions—The Case of Nelson Mandela University, South Africa.
Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation
Category: Good Practice
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Ms Thato TantsiThis paper explores the implications of adopting the Standard for Good Financial Grant Practice (GPFP) in South African universities, focusing on Nelson Mandela University (NMU).
Getting Ready for Framework 10 (2025-2028)*
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Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation
Category: Other
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Sylvia McCarthy2025 is a critical year in the preparation of Framework 10. Stakeholders from both EU and non-EU countries can still contribute to the design of Framework 10. Insight will be given to the EU political priorities and the policy-making process as a whole.
Global perspectives on research security
Global perspectives on research security: examining different approaches to policy and practice
Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation
Category: Good Practice
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Sapna MarwahaResearch security has emerged as a critical concern in the increasingly interconnected world of international research collaboration. This presentation examines diverse global perspectives on safeguarding research integrity while maintaining open scientific exchange.
Institutional reporting
Restructuring institutional reporting to optimise resources
Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation
Category: Good Practice
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Anna MassanedaInstitutional reporting might be a maze to navigate due to the nature of the reports required and KPIs involved. A 360ª view reporting approach was designed to streamlined the process, avoid repetitive and manual actions and optimise resources
Research Security under US Government Awards
The US Perspective on Research Security Programs
Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation
Category: Other
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Bill FerreiraThis session focuses on the US government’s research security expectations, which drive research institutions to recognize the altered global landscape and fulfill their responsibilities as the first line of defense against improper or illicit activity.
Research Security: Promoting Cultural Change
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Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation
Category: Case Study
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Joe TimlinThis case study session responds to the recent European Council Recommendation on Research Security and comparative measures in the USA, Canada, UK and Australia, focusing on Loughborough University’s approach to implementing research security measures and promoting cultural change in the UK.
The striking impact of Research Managers in Spain
A public policy that boosted the participation of Spain in the most important European R&I Programme
Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation
Category: Case Study
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Roberto MartínezCan a country enhance its international positioning in R&I programs through research management? The answer is yes, as demonstrated by Spain through the ambitious strategy initiated in 2007 to professionalize international research management teams.
Using data for strategic Decision Making
Leveraging Data for Institutional Strategies: from reports to decision making
Format: Oral 30/20 Minutes Presentation
Category: New Initiative
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Sarah IqbalCombining information available in external databases like SciVal and Dimensions with institutional data can generate new insights, foster collaboration and add another avenue for research managers to contribute to institutional strategy. At the George, we are exploring the value of this initiative
Challenges in cross-border secondments
Challenges in cross-border secondments: The impact of national legislation on talent mobility in the European Research Area
Format: Poster
Category: Case Study
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Bruna PausicThe ERA Shuttle project, part of the ERA Talents initiative, aims to facilitate cross-border mobility of researchers. However, misalignments in national laws, especially regarding school enrollment and salary adjustments, create barriers for researchers with families during secondments.
Impact of University Capacity Development Grant
Investigating the Impact of University Capacity Development Grant on Transformation Efforts in South Africa
Format: Poster
Category: Case Study
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Tsoanelo PhakisiThe higher education system in South Africa is going through a transformation, with a focus on addressing historical inequalities and improving academic research quality. The University Capacity Development Grant (UCDG) is a key initiative in this pursuit.
Khalifa Uni :Research Governance & Regulation
Khalifa University: Research Governance & Regulation
Format: Poster
Category: Good Practice
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Eng. Maleka Bin TarshEffective governance and regulation are fundamental to the success and credibility of research activities. By fostering a culture of compliance, ethical standards, and adherence to policies, we can ensure the highest standards of research integrity and accountability.
Navigating Foreign Interference
Navigating Foreign Interference: A compliance framework for balancing risk, academic freedom, and international collaboration
Format: Poster
Category: Case Study
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Sebastian GimenezAs international collaboration increases, managing foreign interference (FI) is vital. This poster presents the ACU’s FI Compliance Framework, designed to balance risk, the need for growth, and academic freedom. Key components include policy development, risk assessment tools, training, and support.
Positive research culture in Australia
Informing a positive research culture framework in Australia: a rapid review highlighting enablers and barriers of implementation strategies into real-world research settings
Format: Poster
Category: Good Practice
Topic: 2. Governance and Regulation
Dr Najwa ReynoldsPositive institutional research culture is known to be of great significance to the conduct of high-quality research and to, supportive and collaborative research communities. There is a need to better understand enablers and barriers in embedding positive research culture into everyday practice.