Recognition for Research

The University’s award of almost £2 million funding in recognition of our research excellence has been welcomed by staff.

The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) announced the funding allocation for UK universities, including a 1,290% increase for Wolverhampton’s Quality Research (QR).

The QR allocation of £1.905 million for Wolverhampton is the highest amount for a new university in the West Midlands and follows the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), which gave elements of research the highest four-star rating.

The University’s overall funding from HEFCE has increased by almost 6 per cent to £57 million, a higher than national average rise.

Professor Gerald Bennett, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and External Development), said: “The funding announcement is excellent news and a fitting reward for our dedicated staff.

“Our research has an important role to play in the economic future and regeneration of the region. We have developed dedicated institutes and centres that work with industry and commerce as well as producing first-class research outputs.”

More comments from Professor Bennett can be seen in the Times Higher online:

http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=405788&c=1