Scott Rutherford
Scott Rutherford joined Queen’s University as Director of Research and Enterprise in November 2010. Scott provides strategic oversight and leadership for the research development and knowledge exchange activities of the University. The Research and Enterprise Directorate works closely with University colleagues, research students and external partners to develop and strengthen the world class research base at Queen’s.
Prior to joining the University, Scott spent several years at Imperial College London managing academic research activities both within the Faculty of Medicine and at the centre of College. During his time at Imperial College, Scott also oversaw a number of high profile projects to implement research systems to support the lifecycle of research, from research development through to publication and commercialisation. Scott’s experience also includes leadership of a number of high-profile change management projects and several years developing organisational strategy. Scott has held a number of posts within research strategy and policy, working for the Medical Research Council (MRC) and for the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), where latterly he played a key role in developing the Research Excellence Framework (REF) programme.
Scott holds an undergraduate degree in English and Geography from the University of Keele and an MBA from Imperial College London.
Email: s.rutherford@qub.ac.uk
Tel: 028 9097 2566
