Research Culture Champions

The Research Culture Champions Network is a cross-School collective of proactive individuals who are working across all Departments and Institutes to promote a positive research culture. The Network meet monthly to discuss relevant research culture issues, share best practice and identify priority areas for future intervention.

Jake Harris

Department of Plant Sciences

Marko Hyvonen

Department of Biochemistry

"I am keen to develop a fair and collaborative research environment where everyone is comfortable working and able to achieve their best. I am also passionate about research integrity and reproducibility in science, including data management and recording."

Funmike Ifie

School of Biological Sciences Librarian

"The role of the librarian is shifting from gatekeeper to facilitator of open research! I am enthusiastic about aligning open research principles and standards with a positive research culture. This, I believe is essential for innovation, fostering collaboration and creating meaningful impact."

Adria LeBoeuf

Department of Zoology

Sarah Lloyd-Fox

Department of Psychology

"I want to encourage a spirit of respect and openness, encourage autonomy and reward competence so that we generate a research environment where people feel a sense of belonging, and that they are valued, no matter who they are or what role they have."

Magdalena Locker

MRC Toxicology Unit

Elizabeth Murchison

Department of Veterinary Medicine

"I would like to identify factors that contribute to good research culture, and to help put these into practice in my department and in the wider university community."

Bénédicte Sanson

Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience

Ben Simons

Gurdon Institute

"I want to contribute to the development of a culture where all researchers, and the support staff on whom they rely, feel valued, encouraged, and informed."

Ben Steventon

Department of Genetics

"I hope to foster a research environment where people feel free to share their ideas and to boost inclusivity across the University."

Chris Whitewoods

Sainsbury Laboratory

Catherine Wilson

Department of Pharmacology

Nicola Wilson

Cambridge Stem Cell Institute

"I want to help promote and create a positive research culture, an environment where everyone is treated equally, with respect and allowed to thrive."

Chun Hao Wong

Milner Therapeutics Institute