Software package and information systems

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Research is at the core of Durham University. It shapes and inspires the disciplinary structure of our departments, several of which lead the UK — and even the world — in their fields. Research leads the content and development of our teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and creates new cross-disciplinary programmes through our centres and institutes. In partnership with policy-makers, industry, healthcare and education, Durham's cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural research shapes local, national and international agendas. The University attracts annual research awards of approximately £50 million with a strategy for growth. In REF2014 Durham was independently assessed as having world-class research in every single area of assessment across the sciences, social sciences and humanities. The results show that: 53 % of our research was graded at 4 Star — world-leading 38 % of our research was graded at 3 Star — internationally excellent 8 % of our research was of international quality, 2 Star ” As a research led university Durham has a strategic need for improved Research Management Information that will allow the University to track and monitor research activity linked to individuals, groups, departments, institutes, faculties and REF UoAs. It will allow the University to quantify and evaluate its overall research performance in a comprehensive and detailed way which has not previously been possible and which will be vital in positioning ourselves in an increasingly competitive environment and assess our performance against our competitors. For further information about Durham University visit: www.durham.ac.uk To express an interest please go to the following website: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6754