Research culture survey

We conducted qualitative and quantitative research for Northumbria University to explore their research community’s experiences and perceptions of the culture within the institution with a view to informing actions for future improvement and providing a benchmark for tracking future progress.

Universities, HEIS and FEIS
Institutional offices research   

We conducted comprehensive desk research for Springer Nature to develop a stronger, more detailed and evidence-based picture of the institutional offices sector.

Publishing and media companies
Assured Offer  

A UK-based awarding organisation was interested in growing its quality assurance service, expanding the proposition with additional features and benefits.

CISO research on cyber security

We conducted research for SNSI to understand what Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in higher education regard as their main concerns were around cybercrime, data security and related issues.

Universities, HEIS and FEIS
Academic support research

We conducted desk research on behalf of a UK HEI using publicly accessible sources to examine the academic support offer of 20 comparable institutions.

Universities, HEIS and FEIS
Media Literacy

We conducted qualitative research for Internet Matters to enable them to understand the needs of secondary schools in relation to online safety, providing insights into what tools and resources could support them in these challenge areas.

Public sector and not-for-profit
National Student Survey analysis

As a repeat assignment, we conducted coding analysis of the NSS for a UK University to highlight the strengths and weaknesses within the university and the courses offered.

Universities, HEIS and FEIS
Skill gaps – Evidence review

We conducted a desk-based evidence review to further synthesise and organise the knowledge on skill gaps held by the BBSRC and MRC – as well as to identify any further literature and new findings.

Universities, HEIS and FEIS
UG Engineering research

We conducted quantitative research for City, University of London to define which programmes students would be attracted to when applying for Engineering degrees and enable an understanding of any regional/overseas differences.

Universities, HEIS and FEIS
Salary and Job Satisfaction Survey

We conducted comprehensive desk research for Springer Nature to develop a stronger, more detailed and evidence-based picture of the institutional offices sector.

Publishing and media companies
Using data to enhance outcomes

We conducted qualitative research to explore how providers were using data to inform quality assurance and enhancement activities and how they overcame data challenges, with the aim being to use these insights to develop best practice guidance for QAA members. 

Public sector and not-for-profit, Universities, HEIS and FEIS
UK Research Supervision Survey (UKRSS)

We conducted quantitative and qualitative research for UKCGE to provide insights on research supervisors’ workplace experiences, which included the first and most comprehensive survey to focus on doctoral research supervision in the UK.

Universities, HEIS and FEIS
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