Research excellence: what is it and how can universities achieve it?

By Miranda Prynne , 12 May, 2022
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Research metrics can be helpful but offer a very narrow view, often prizing quantity over quality. So, how can higher education institutions look beyond the numbers and take a more nuanced approach to improve the quality of their research and amplify its impact on society as a whole?
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Research metrics can be helpful but offer a very narrow view, often prizing quantity over quality. So, how can higher education institutions look beyond the numbers and take a more nuanced approach to improve the quality of their research and amplify its impact on society as a whole?
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