ESS Discovery Project updates
Human EthicsÌý(Project Manager: Helen Fraser)ÌýÌý
This project will develop consistent, best practiceÌýprocesses across the UniversityÌýÌýFeedback onÌýproposed improvements to LNR processes has been received from faculties and institutes and is beingÌýconsidered by the team.
Animal Ethics (Project Manager: Craig Franklin)Ìý
A range of improvement opportunities areÌýbeing progressed by theÌýworking group improve monitoringÌýand reporting, ensureÌýconsistent review and compliance and toÌýalign ¹ú²ú̽»¨ processes with best practice.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
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Grants ManagementÌý(Project Manager: Cordelia Jackson)Ìý
This working groupÌýis continuing to consultÌýand review processes to identifyÌýopportunities for improvements acrossÌýthe whole of the grants managementÌýprocess and lifecycle.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
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Research Data Management (Project Manager: Nick Hawkins)Ìý
Currently identifying opportunities for improvementsÌýin the wayÌýresearch data is stored andÌýaccessed across ¹ú²ú̽»¨.Ìý Pilot projects are being developed.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
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Corporate Research DataÌý(Project Manager: Amberyn Thomas)ÌýÌý
Identifying opportunities toÌýimprove the management of corporateÌýresearch data.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
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Research Higher DegreesÌý(Project Manager: Chris Dixon)ÌýÌýÌý
The second project meeting took place on 24th May and work has commenced Identifying opportunities toÌýimprove processes.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
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EmailÌýESSDiscoveryProjects@research.uq.edu.auÌýfor further information.
What are the ESS Discovery Projects?
The ESS ProgramÌýhas been established to strengthen our learning, discovery and engagement by enhancing services and deploying systems effectively across ¹ú²ú̽»¨.Ìý
As part of one of four pillars within the ESS Program, the Discovery projects focus on implementing improvements and enhancements to our activities to create a nimble, robust and efficient research management enterprise that provides the support and infrastructure our world-class researchers require.
The projects are being established in a phased approach over the first half on 2016 and are due to be completed by May 2017 with ongoing work transitioning to operational business units as appropriate during the life of the projects.Ìý
TheÌýproject teamsÌýare committed to engaging with all stakeholders including researchers and students as well as research managers and administrators across the University.Ìý
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A look at ESS Discovery project management
Each of theÌý projects is managed by a project team of representatives from across the University.ÌýÌý
Project managers are identified by the ESS Project team and relevant senior business owners from across the University. Project Managers have both an interest and expertise in the area of the project they are managing and are assisted by a working group of relevant representatives from across ¹ú²ú̽»¨.Ìý
The project managers and teams are coordinated by the ESS Senior Business Analyst and supported by a Change Management Specialist in the Office of the DVCR.Ìý
Project governance and leadership is undertaken by the ESS Discovery Committee and regular reporting of project progress and outcomes is provided to this group and its chair Professor Robyn Ward (DVCR). Projects are managed in close consultation with key business owners and tasks and activities will be transferred to operational work units at appropriate times during the project lifecycle.Ìý
Relevant stakeholders across the University will be kept informed of the outcomes of the group and additional news via future editions of this newsletter and information sessions as required or requested.Ìý
Important Dates and EventsÌý
Monday 6thÌýJune:Ìý Human Ethics Stakeholder Engagement Workshop (LNR review processes)
Tuesday 7thÌýJune:ÌýResearch Partnerships and Contracts Working Group Meeting
June 2016: Commencement of Beta testing of National Human Ethics Application Form
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