Responsible Research and Innovation at the University of Manchester

Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) came to prominence as a concept in Horizon 2020 and is an important concern for the UKRI. The UKRI definition of RRI aligns closely with the University of Manchester Purpose as set out in Our Vision.

For the UKRI, responsible research is “socially desirable and undertaken in the public interest”, aligning closely with the University of Manchester Purpose as set out in Our Vision. However, for the UKRI, RRI “includes, but goes beyond, considerations of risk and regulation, important though these are”.

Getting Started

To help you get started on incorporating RRI perspectives into  our own research practice, you will find information below on using the UK Research and Innovation AREA approach. This approach will help you recognise the RRI work you may already be doing and provide links to support and resources at the University of Manchester.

You will also find links to further external information and resources as well as case studies of RRI work already underway at the University.