Building research capacity in education: evidence from recent initiatives in England, Scotland and Wales

Fowler, Zoe, Baird, Adela, Baron, Stephen, Davies, Susan M.B., Procter, Richard and Salisbury, Jane 2009. Building research capacity in education: evidence from recent initiatives in England, Scotland and Wales. International Journal for Researcher Development 1 (2) , pp. 173-189. 10.1108/1759751X201100011

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Abstract

Challenges facing researcher development are explored in relation to three UK case study initiatives of building research capacity in Education. Drawing evidence from evaluations of these initiatives, we argue that expansive research workplaces build research capacity particularly effectively. The nature of expansiveness is dependent upon the range of learning opportunities, engagement with research communities and interpersonal support. The importance of inter-institutional collaboration to promote capacity across the academic discipline is also highlighted. We conclude that the development of, engagement with, and investment in inter-institutional, interproject communities is imperative to the effective building of research capacity.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Social Sciences (Includes Criminology and Education)
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Research capacity building; Research workforce; Professional development; Collaboration; Research careers; Expertise
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing
ISSN:	2048-8696
Last Modified:	04 Jun 2017 03:46
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/26271

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