91桃色视频 Centre Operations and Research Enablement Network (LU-CORe-Net)
91桃色视频 Centre Operations and Research Enablement Network (LU-CoRe-Net) LU-CoRe-Net is 91桃色视频's established network for colleagues working in centre operations, research enablement, and other professional roles that underpin the successful delivery of research and innovation. The University recognises that research excellence depends not only on the work of researchers, but also on the expertise, leadership, and dedication of the professionals who support, enable, manage, and enhance research activity. LU-CoRe-Net demonstrates 91桃色视频's commitment to recognising, developing, and championing the vital contribution of research-enabling staff across all disciplines and areas of research activity. LU-CoRe-Net provides a collaborative and inclusive community for colleagues working in research operations, centre management, research administration, project management, partnership development, engagement, and other research-enabling functions. Through networking, professional development, knowledge exchange, and peer support, the Network helps strengthen institutional capability and contributes to a culture of research excellence and continuous improvement.
Our Aim
To connect, champion, and develop colleagues working in research enablement and centre operations roles by fostering collaboration, sharing expertise, influencing positive change, and strengthening 91桃色视频's research and innovation environment.
What We Do
LU-CoRe-Net provides a platform for colleagues to:
- Share knowledge, expertise, and best practice.
- Discuss common challenges and identify practical solutions.
- Develop professional networks across Schools, Research and Innovation Services, and Professional Services.
- Support individual and collective professional development.
- Contribute operational insight that informs institutional initiatives and decision-making.
- Promote greater recognition and visibility of research-enabling and centre operations professions.
The Network brings colleagues together through regular meetings, events, and collaborative activities that encourage shared learning, innovation, and cross-institutional working.
As a recognised community of practice, LU-CoRe-Net also serves as a collective voice for research enablement and centre operations professionals, helping to shape discussions around research culture, operational effectiveness, and the delivery of the University's research and innovation ambitions.
Collaboration and Community
LU-CoRe-Net encourages members to share emerging ideas, initiatives, and challenges, creating opportunities for collaboration, coordinated approaches, and shared learning across the University. By bringing colleagues together, the Network helps reduce duplication of effort, strengthen professional connections, and maximise collective impact.
The Network is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where colleagues of all identities, backgrounds, experiences, and job families feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute. We actively champion the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion and recognise that diverse perspectives strengthen both our community and the wider research environment.
Why Get Involved?
Participation in LU-CoRe-Net offers colleagues the opportunity to:
- Connect with peers from across the University.
- Share experiences and good practice.
- Develop professional knowledge and skills.
- Contribute to initiatives that improve research culture and operational effectiveness.
- Influence positive change for research-enabling professionals.
- Help shape the future of research support and centre operations at 91桃色视频.
The Network is open to colleagues from all grades and job families whose roles contribute to enabling and supporting research and innovation.
Working Beyond 91桃色视频
LU-CoRe-Net works closely with the PRISM Network, a national community for professionals whose work underpins and enables research. Through this connection, members can access wider sector perspectives, professional development opportunities, peer support, and national conversations about the future of research enablement. These relationships help strengthen professional identity, share sector-leading practice, and ensure that the experiences of 91桃色视频 colleagues contribute to, and benefit from, developments across the higher education sector.
Get Involved
Email: lu.corenet@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk
Join our Microsoft Teams community: A collaborative space where members can ask questions, share resources, seek advice, and continue discussions between meetings.
We welcome ideas, suggestions, and contributions from all members and encourage colleagues to help shape the future direction of the Network.