Results of Research Quality Review, 2009:
Note: BEES was formed in 2010 by the amalgamation of Department of Geology; Department of Zoology, Ecology & Plant Science (ZEPS) and the Environmental Sciences Programme. The 2009 RQR considered what is now BEES in two components: Department of Geology and Department of ZEPS (including the Environmental Sciences Programme).
Some Key Findings:
High quality output (>64% outputs that are “very good” and “excellent”) across academic staff and post-doctoral community – and also notable is the volume of output.
A spectrum of output types are targeted, including international high quality journals, conceptual contributions, reviews, chapters, books and edited proceedings.
Evidence of excellent interdisciplinary work, exploiting diversity of expertise and facilities within ZEPS and with other centres, especially the Environmental Research Institute (ERI).
There is a breadth of strength and quality and impact of outputs from ZEPS.
There was evidence of highly distinctive outputs in relation to outreach and commercial development of science, for example, with the “UrchinPlatter” system and fish-colouring from Adonis system.
Highly impressive, dynamic and thriving postgraduate community, both at Masters and Doctoral levels – obvious enthusiasm, commitment and collegiate spirit.
Strong evidence of collegiality and effective interactions/collaborations among staff, creating an environment that motivates staff and students.
Obvious advantage gained from relocating main facilities to Distillery Fields Campus.
