About Us

We were established in 2011 with a mandate from our member organisations to act, and add value, across research and innovation in the North.  We work together with our members, industry and Government to mobilise the North’s assets for the benefit of the people and the economy. We do this by brokering research collaborations, building expert networks, attracting investment, and providing a unified voice for the region’s health research system.  Our board and council represent the leaders from the North’s top research universities and research intensive teaching hospitals.