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When we launched our Shadow Committee initiative for the Reimagining Governance for a Flourishing Research Culture project, one principle grounded every decision we made: inclusivity is not optional—it’s essential. For this experiment to truly make an impact, the Shadow Committees had to reflect the full diversity of our community. Only then could we effectively evaluate the additive value of bringing new perspectives into research governance

In the Reimagining Governance for a Flourishing Research Culture project, our shadow committees were given a framework around their agendas and meetings. They were also given the flexibility to adapt that framework to meet the needs of everyone taking part. They have kept some parts of the traditional format adopted by committees across the organisation. They have also chosen key areas to do things differently and make their work more accessible.

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In this new article for Research Professional News, Better research is not a luxury, but it needs a collective effort, Sapna Marwaha challenges the idea that improving research culture, integrity, and security is a “nice to have.” Instead, she argues it’s essential—and more achievable when the sector pools its efforts.

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Our session, titled “Diversifying Research Governance: The Use of Shadow Committees to Enhance Inclusive Participation in Research...

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