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RSI Town Hall Join President Ray Watts and senior leaders for the annual RSI Town Hall on March 19 at 10 a.m. Register NowOpens an external link.

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Watch the March Research Strategic Initiative Townhall

Watch the video to learn about goals, working groups, metrics and more.

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Interested in joining a Working Group for the Research Strategic Inititiave: Growth with Purpose?

Faculty and staff members are encouraged to read the Working Groups charges and examine the final report before submitting an application.

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Important update on our Growth with Purpose

President Watts was pleased to welcome students, faculty and staff to an important town hall to share the progress and plans of our Research Strategic Initiative: Growth With Purpose, our road map to expand the positive impact of our research and reach $1 billion in research expenditures.

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Make your voice heard through July 28

Faculty and staff members involved in research at UAB are invited to participate in a brief survey to gather your thoughts to identify strategic research priorities and areas where our research infrastructure can be strengthened. The survey will be open through July 28.

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