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Trent Research and Development Suport Unit is part of and is funded by the National Institute for Health Research. The current contracts run until 31 March 2010.

The RDSU has two main areas of activity, as identified in its strategy

  • developing research capacity
  • leading and collaborating in research

 

Trent RDSU operates under the leadership of the Regional Management Board, currently chaired by Dr Heather Fortnum, the University of Nottingham. Day-to-day management is the responsibility of the Directors of the Business Groups – Leicester: Mr Martin Williams; Nottingham: Dr Heather Fortnum; Sheffield: Dr Wendy Baird. There are a number of regional posts within each of the three Business Groups. These posts have specific responsibilities within the organisation to support activities that are run regionally. Regional activities are organised and managed by Strategic Activity Groups reflecting the RDSU's two main areas of activity, Special Interest Groups and Working Groups convened in response to particular tasks. The chairs of the Strategic Activity and Special Interest Groups are:

Strategic Activity Groups:

Special Interest Groups:

 

A Partners' Council supports the overall direction of the RDSU ensuring that activity is informed by the national agenda. The Council has an advisory role and enables the RDSU to draw on a range of expertise and informed opinion from senior people.  The Council is currently chaired by Professor Mike Saks, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research), University of Lincoln with Dr Nicola Seare, Project Director, Innovation Centre, De Montfort University taking over as Chair with effect from 1 November 2007.

The  Trent RDSU Structure shows clearly how our organisation is managed across the region.

Trent RDSU is a consortium of academic partners from four universities (De Montfort University, University of Leicester, University of Nottingham and University of Sheffield). Trent RDSU recognises the importance of support, information, advice and training in the development of a research culture amongst health and health-related social care professionals, and uses its strong academic base to provide this to groups and individuals throughout the region.

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