Professor Richard Hastings
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Professor Richard Hastings
Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]
Location: Birmingham
Work Type: On-site
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Director
Job Description
Professor Richard Hastings is an internationally recognised researcher primarily in the field of intellectual disabilities. He joined the [Employer hidden] in July 2024 as a 125th Anniversary Chair and is dedicated to collaborating with people with intellectual disabilities and their families, to improve research evidence that helps address the inequalities they face.
The role involves establishing a new cross-College research institute, the Intellectual Disabilities Research Institute (IDRIS), and leading research to design, develop and test interventions and service delivery models to reduce inequalities especially in education, health and social care systems.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Establishing and leading the Intellectual Disabilities Research Institute (IDRIS).
- Collaborating with people with intellectual disabilities and their families to improve research evidence.
- Designing, developing, and testing interventions and service delivery models.
- Securing new externally-funded research grants.
- Academic lead for the ‘What Works in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)’ project.
- Securing over £5million in new funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
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