HR excellence in research

The University has been successful in gaining the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award. The award recognises the systems and practices we have in place to support researchers’ career and professional development in line with the national Research Concordat (which we are implementing via the University’s Code of Practice for the Employment and Career Development of Research Staff). It acknowledges that we are committed to looking after our research staff and their development.

The University will display the logo across our websites.  Departments are encouraged to display the logo, and/or refer to the award, as evidence of the University’s commitment to supporting its researchers.  It should be used in grant applications and on web pages and other materials for current and prospective research staff. Download the logo and guidelines

More information on the award is available from the Vitae website.

The University's submission for the award and action plan is available to download from Documents in the right hand panel.

A UK-wide process, incorporating the QAA Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes and the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, enables institutions to gain the European Commission’s ‘HR excellence in research’ badge, acknowledging alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for their Recruitment.

Documents

HR excellence in research badge submission and action plan (417kb)