Christina Boswell is Professor of Politics and Vice-Principal Research and Enterprise. Areas of responsibility as Vice-Principal Research and Enterprise Provide leadership in research strategy and development, including in partnership with key funders and public and private sector organisations Provide leadership on innovation, impact, commercialisation and industry engagement University-wide, playing a leading role in transforming the University’s capabilities in research translation, impact and innovation Alongside Edinburgh Global, lead on strategy and opportunities for international research collaboration Ensure continual enhancement of the University’s research culture and environment to create optimal conditions for inclusive and responsible research Represent the University on key sectoral and stakeholder groupings to influence broader strategies in higher education and government Lead the University’s Research Excellence Framework strategy and submission Convene key committees that drive research and innovation across the University University level committee membership Edinburgh Innovations Board Research Strategy Group (Chair) Senate (ex officio) Senior Leadership Team University Executive Contact details Christina can be contacted via her EA Angela Penman (email: A.Penman@ed.ac.uk), telephone 0131 650 6443. Also contactable via Microsoft Teams or direct by email. Professor Christina Boswell Vice-Principal Research and Enterprise University of Edinburgh Contact details Website: School of Social and Political Science Email: Christina.Boswell@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2024-10-07