Evidence highlighted by University Alliance proves that research excellence is not determined by volume alone
…ld’ or ‘critical mass’ and volume is ‘evidently not the only factor’.” (1) Commenting on the value for money of public investment in research, Professor Janet Beer, Vice Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University and Chair of the Alliance, said: “The economic and social impact of research is related to quality – not necessarily volume. The case studies we have highlighted demonstrate that Alliance institutions are business-like universities which are…