Most activities of the HRA are conducted by small, focused working groups comprised of people from universities and non-university organizations. In particular, Collaborative Action Groups (CAGs) of 10-20 people undertake activities needed to implement the cultural and structural changes necessary for a substantial increase in the quantity and quality of HIBAR research projects.
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Making Changes in Academic Incentive Systems to Encourage HIBAR Research Projects
The “Incentivizing HIBAR” CAG focuses on catalyzing change within the academic incentive systems to encourage more and better HIBAR research projects, so that universities can better reflect their social contract with stakeholders.
Facilitating HIBAR Research Projects Across Disciplines and Sectors
The activities of the “Facilitating HIBAR” CAG are aimed at helping to catalyse the creation of new HIBAR research projects and to promote collaborations across disciplines and sectors.
Cooperating with Other Organizations to Encourage HIBAR Research Projects
The “Cooperating with others” CAG leads collaborative efforts between the HRA and related organizations by identifying key partners and developing the relationships needed to build mutually-beneficial partnerships.
Building Awareness and Understanding of HIBAR Research Projects
The “Communicating HIBAR” CAG aims to build widespread awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the value of HIBAR research projects among a wide range of audiences.
Developing and Sharing Metrics for Assessing HIBAR Research Projects
The “Assessing HIBAR” CAG focuses on identifying, quantifying, and tracking the number and quality of HIBAR research projects, as well as accurately assessing their societal and scholarly value.