# Research strategy and environment

**Source**: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-strategy-environment
**Parent**: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-and-innovation

## Research strategy and environment

Our research and innovation strategy is rooted in our desire to make a difference in the world.

At the centre of a global research community,  we will deliver transformational fundamental and challenge-led research to advance knowledge and tackle major issues.

Our environment allows interdisciplinary research to flourish, creating novel approaches to solve complex problems.

Our community leads innovation and discovery, and our inclusive, collaborative and supportive environment provides opportunities to excel.

We recognise, reward and value everyone involved in our research.

- ### [Research culture website](https://researchculture.leeds.ac.uk/)

  Find out more about the work we are doing to support research culture and read our research culture strategy.
- ### [Research strategy](https://spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/strategy-research-and-innovation/index.html)

  Read our research strategy, part of the University of Leeds 2020 to 2030 strategy. Our vision is to deliver transformational, fundamental and challenge-led research to improve the future of our world.
- ### [Research culture statement](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/doc/research-culture-statement)

  Read our commitment to achieving positive change and promoting a more supportive, inclusive, and collaborative research culture.
- ### [Open research practices](https://researchculture.leeds.ac.uk/open-research-hub/)

  How we are embedding open research practices to achieve our mission to advance knowledge and transform lives.
- ### [Technicians Commitment](https://researchculture.leeds.ac.uk/technician-commitment/)

  We are signatories of the Technicians Commitment which aims to ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research.
- ### [Animal research](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/animal-research)

  Find out about the strict ethical oversight we apply to use of animals in research.

## Research integrity

- ### [Responsible research metrics](https://library.leeds.ac.uk/info/1406/researcher-support/17/research-analytics/2)

  The responsible research metrics we use to assess our research performance.
- ### [Fair attribution guidelines](https://researchculture.leeds.ac.uk/technician-commitment/678-2/)

  Guidelines on recognising the great contribution made by technical and specialist skills staff.
- ### [Research outputs policy](https://library.leeds.ac.uk/info/1406/researcher_support/229/university_publications_policy)

  How we are ensuring the outputs of our research are freely accessible, wherever possible.
- ### [Research ethics policy (PDF)](https://secretariat.leeds.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/109/2023/12/Research-ethics-policy.pdf)

  The principles underpinning ethical research conduct and the process for reviewing research proposals that need ethical approval.
- ### [Annual statement on research integrity (PDF)](https://secretariat.leeds.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/109/2026/01/Annual-Statement-on-Research-Integrity-2024-25.pdf)

  Our statement is one of our commitments as part of the Concordat to Support Research Integrity and sets out how we support good research practice.
- ### [Trusted Research](https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-strategy-environment/doc/trusted-research)

  Read about our commitment to the principles of Trusted Research and how we support our research community with international collaboration.
- ### [Sustainable research](https://sustainability.leeds.ac.uk/our-work/sustainable-research/)

  We want to ensure that our research is carried out in a sustainable way. Whether that's using resources efficiently, increasing accessibility to research, or influencing the national agenda.