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Research environment

At Brunel we nurture flexible research structures and a culture of shared leadership of interdisciplinary and disciplinary research that are respectful of academic freedoms and promote a University-wide research ecosystem fit for the 21st Century, linking research, innovation, education and engagement. 

Our community shapes and participates in a strong, vibrant and inclusive research culture and environment, embedding an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit throughout, in order to attract, develop and retain exceptional PhD students, Early Career Researchers and academic staff at all levels able to deliver world-leading and internationally excellent research. 

Research intensive university

Support for researchers

We support our academics’ development throughout all stages of their careers, creating and making visible the full range of research-related development activities and resources to enable growth, including for example shadowing, mentoring, publication and proposal-writing masterclasses, tailored programmes and coaching that develop leadership, entrepreneurship and collaboration skills. 

Integrity and ethics

Applied research