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Glenn Swafford (left) receiving his ARMA Award for outstanding contribution to research management and administration from the Leadership Foundation for Higher Education's Paul Gentle

Dr Glenn Swafford: ‘huge prestige is still attached to what equipment is where’

Rosie Niven - 19 August 2015

Fresh from his success at the ARMA awards, the University of Oxford’s director of research services, Dr Glenn Swafford, talks to Rosie Niven about the challenges of continuous improvement and the university’s achievements in equipment sharing.

Sharing scientific equipment: University of Oxford – March 2013

Rosie Niven - 22 September 2014

The University of Oxford has carried out a range of initiatives to increase the intensity of research equipment and facilities use. The project encouraged sharing of equipment and the use of machines for extended periods of time, helping to reduce costs and share scarce resources.

Events

5-6 October: AURIL conference, Bristol

Efficiency Exchange - 8 June 2017

This conference will explore how universities are using their global networks and partners to achieve more far-reaching knowledge exchange impacts and create new international business partnerships in other regions of the world.

10 October: Higher education conference and exhibition, London

Efficiency Exchange - 13 July 2017

This year’s event will tackle the challenges and opportunities that come with increased competition and choice in the sector off the back of momentous higher education reforms. Delegates will gain an exclusive introduction to the Office for Students, learn how to establish their institution as an international brand, debate the drive for digital in the sector and identify ways to enhance the student experience.

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