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Research Reviews (IRRP)

Research Reviews (IRRP) Process

Research Reviews (IRRP) Process

What is he Research Reviews (IRRP)?

The Quality Office is responsible for supporting our quality assurance across teaching, research and administration in the University.

Quality reviews of research performance are conducted on a periodic basis. They typically involve an initial process of self-assessment of research performance within Schools benchmarked against international best practice. This self-assessment exercise is followed by a peer evaluation by independent reviewers who then issue recommendations for enhancement.

Reviews have taken place in 2012 and 2016, the outcomes of which have contributed to the ongoing enhancement of the quality of our research activities and output.

Policy and guidelines for IRRP2024 are currently being developed by the IRRP Steering Group (QA004 to be updated).

Steering Group membership:

  • Prof Pól Ó Dochartaigh, Deputy President and Registrar (Chair)
  • Prof Jim Livesey, Vice-President of Research & Innovation
  • Prof Dónal Leech, Dean of Graduate Studies
  • Ms Caroline Loughnane, Secretary for Governance and Academic Affairs
  • Ms Sinéad O’Connor, Director of Quality
  • Ms Claire O’Connor, Director of Planning and Institutional Research

Further Information

Roles & Responsibilities

Please see below for a detailed accountability matrix and the key contacts for this area.  

Director of Quality

If you have any queries on Reasarch Reviews (IRRP), please contact the sinead.oconnor@universityofgalway.ie

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Other Key Contact

If you have additional queries on Research Reviews (IRRP), please contact Director of Quality

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Research Reviews (IRRP) RACI

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RACI Explained

RACI stands for Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed.  See below for a further explanation. 

RESPONSIBLE "Doer"

The person or group who is assigned to ensure the works is completed to meet the goals, objectives and overall quality as expected, who will report to the accountable team as to progress, and calls out any risks or impediments to that success

ACCOUNTABLE "Buck Stops Here"

The person or group who is ultimately answerable for the correct and thorough completion of the workstream, ensures the prerequisites are met to support success, and delegates the work to those responsible

CONSULTED "In the Loop"

The person or group in two-way communications in relation to the process or decision

INFORMED "FYI"

The group or person kept informed of the decision or process