Andreea Tocca

Andreea Tocca serves as the Head of Research Culture at the University of Suffolk, where she drives the research culture agenda across the institution. Her role is crucial in fostering an inclusive, innovative, and supportive research environment. She is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance research culture, promoting best practices, and ensuring that research activities align with the university's goals and values. She organises, leads, and facilitates workshops, events, working groups, and other meetings that highlight research culture opportunities and bring together networks to share best practices in promoting and embedding research culture. Andreea is committed to building a community of researchers to raise the visibility of research culture, invest in its enhancement, and disseminate best practices.

Andreea has been a dedicated member of the University of Suffolk for 14 years, starting her journey as a researcher. She holds a master’s degree in Quantitative Economy (MSc), a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and an MPhil in Health and Social Care. With 25 years of experience in higher education and practical practice in the healthcare sector, Andreea is a seasoned academic professional.

Andreea is responsible for delivering and ensuring compliance on the following institutional commitments:
•    Research Culture Action Plan
•    HR Excellence in Research Award
•    The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers
•    Concordat for Research Integrity
•    CoARA
•    Reward and Recognition for Open Research
•    Early Career Researcher Network
•    Research Related Policies
•    Research and Knowledge Exchange Programme