There are growing number of activities supported and sponsored by inter-university organizations such as the National Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) Network.
Key publications by Alan Jenkins, Roger Zetter, Mick Healey and Angela Brew have further developed the research base for research-informed teaching.
[2] In a meta-analysis of 58 studies, Hattie and Marsh (1996) conclude that the common belief that research and teaching are inextricably entwined is an enduring myth.
Stappenbelt (2013) concludes that in order to facilitate student learning, teaching and research activities of academics should be unbundled.
When wages cannot be negative, universities must leave economic rents to researchers in order to motivate them to exert high effort.