Andreea Tocca

Andreea Tocca is the Head of Research Culture and Knowledge Exchange at the University of Suffolk, where she plays a pivotal role in fostering a supportive and innovative environment for research and knowledge exchange  initiatives that connects academia with the broader community. Her leadership is essential in developing a collaborative and inclusive research culture that drives the university’s research and knowledge strategy delivery forward.

With 14 years of dedication to the University of Suffolk and over 30 years of experience in higher education and healthcare, Andreea brings substantial expertise to her role. She holds a Master’s in Quantitative Economics (MSc), an MBA, and an MPhil in Health and Social Care, giving her both academic and practical insights that help ensure the university's research and knowledge exchange efforts deliver meaningful impact locally and nationally.

Andreea’s responsibilities include overseeing and ensuring compliance with:

• HR Excellence in Research Award
• Concordat for Research Integrity
• Reward and Recognition for Open Research
• Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA)
• KE Concordat
• Early Career Researcher Network
• Research and Knowledge Exchange Policies
• Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
• Consultancy Services
• Public Engagement Initiatives
• Civic University commitments
• Research and Knowledge Exchange Development Programme

Through these areas, Andreea ensures that the University of Suffolk’s research and knowledge exchange initiatives have a positive and far-reaching impact.