Dr Jane Khawaja
BSc (Hons), PhD (Surrey.)
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My role is to lead and manage the GW4 research alliance, providing a high-quality strategic partnership between four research-intensive universities in the South-West/South Wales region (Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter).
Current positions
Bristol Innovations Programme Director
Research, Enterprise and Innovation
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Biography
Dr Jane Khawaja is GW4 Interim Director, with responsibility for leading and managing the GW4 Alliance, and developing and delivering its overall strategy.
Prior to taking on the role of GW4 Interim Director, Jane was Head of Research Development (UK) at the University of Bristol where she developed and delivered a strategic and innovative agenda for research funding and facilitated a growth in research volume for the University. She also provided national and international thought leadership on research development and research funding strategy and its synergies with other areas of research and engagement.
Prior to working at the University of Bristol, Jane spent over eight years at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and before that worked at Applied Materials, a global leader in the semiconductor industry. Jane has a BSc (Hons) in Physics, and a PhD in Plasma Physics from the University of Surrey.
Jane has a keen interest in equality, diversity and inclusion being a member of several groups including co-chairing the University of Bristol’s Anti-Racism Steering Group. She is also a commissioner for Bristol City Council’s Commission on Race Equality and is a member of Bristol City Funds Investment Advisory Committee. Jane is also a member of the University of Bristol’s Board of Trustees.