We offer a research environment that promotes the development of its members and thereby helps us to be our most productive and effective. This environment:

a)        Is ambitious by

• Encouraging, motivating, and challenging members to contribute their best.
• Benchmarking against the best.
• Seeking out new opportunities, big research questions and bold steps.
• Recognising our successes and achievements.

b)   Promotes quality and integrity by

• Challenging our findings and data to ensure it is reliable.
• Using rigorous statistical methods to establish confidence in our data.
• Ensure quality of communication of results to make clear what can and cannot be concluded based on our research.

c)    Is creative and innovative by

• Exploring alternate approaches and multiple perspectives.
• Challenging our assumptions to identify new options.
• Encouraging different modes of thinking (e.g. inductive, deductive, and associative).
• Exploring broader issues and related research questions.

d)   Is collaborative by

• Facilitating open communication and an ongoing exchange of ideas within the group.
• Seeking opportunities across the University for collaboration.
• Networking and interacting with a range of external stakeholders.
• Encouraging integration across disciplines.

e)   Is open and supportive by

• Encouraging constructive conflict; critiquing and not criticizing.
• Encouraging effective feedback.
• Encouraging knowledge transfer from senior to junior members.

f)    Promotes personal growth by

• Encouraging reflection on personal experiences and sharing this with others.
• Encouraging individuals to lead and take on responsibility while providing guidance.

h)   Is outward looking by

• Staying informed on the state-of the science.
• Seeking opportunities for impact and knowledge translation.
• Being aware of the relevance of our research.