Adrian joined the University in 2010 as the Director of SERIO (Social Economic and Market Research Observatory) which offers specialist evaluation and social research both regionally and nationally to the public, private sector organisations.
In 2013, he became the Head of GAIN Projects and Partnerships for the University before moving into the role of the University's Director of Research and Innovation in 2017. He now leads a multi-disciplinary team responsible for supporting researchers, securing grant funding, creating and developing partnerships and collaborations with industry, the public and third sector organisations to enable knowledge exchange, and deliver real world impact from our research.