An academic leader cultivates a research culture within the institution through engaging internal and external seasoned researchers.
Purpose
The purpose of this practice is to promote research and scholarly activities. An academic leader can encourage seasoned internal researchers to share research findings, conduct seminars and serve as mentors of junior staff to foster their research potentials. Similarly external researchers identified through the network and connections of the academic leader can be invited to perform such support activities. A resourceful academic leader may be able to arrange long-term visits by external researchers to boost the research profile of the academic unit.
Outcome
The outcome of employing this practice is building up research profile and capabilities of the respective academic unit.