Common use of Academic Research Clause in Contracts

Academic Research. In addition to the evaluation research projects discussed above, WPREU is working with academic staff across the university who have a research interest in this area to deliver a range of institution-specific projects. We intend that outcomes of these projects will be disseminated across the sector. Current examples include: Sheffield Student 2013 - using qualitative methods to track the lowest income students through three years of study to inform future development of financial and other student support packages; A qualitative project exploring the impact of our intensive WP programmes on students and alumni, focusing on our intensive programmes in Medicine and Law; A qualitative project exploring the decision-making process of the most able students who decide not to progress onto University at Key Stages 4 and 5; Detailed research into the impact and perception of our financial support packages, pre- and post-arrival. WPREU are also co-ordinating a researcher network that brings together researchers and practitioners with an interest in this area to encourage cross-fertilisation.