Wed, 5 Sep 2012
The University of East Anglia has been given a prestigious European award in recognition of its work developing the careers of researchers.
The HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission was awarded to UEA at the Vitae Researcher Development International Conference in Manchester on September 3.
The UK now has 60 of its higher education institutions and one funding council recognised in this way. Goldsmiths University of London and the University of Sheffield also received the award at the event.
UEA pro-vice-chancellor (Research, Enterprise and Engagement) Prof David Richardson said: I am delighted by the recognition of the European Commission of our commitment to support the personal, professional and career development of our research staff, who are vital to the world-leading research that UEA produces.”
Ellen Pearce, director of Vitae and the UK representative on the European Commission HR Strategy Group, made the announcements on behalf of the UK panel that reviews submissions.
She said: “Vitae are committed to enhancing the quality and output of the UK research base, through supporting the training and development of world-class researchers. We are delighted that a further three UK organisations have gained international recognition for their commitment to developing research careers.
“The implementation of the principles of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers will be a key priority for Vitae over the coming months. We hope that the number of UK institutions with the award will continue to grow, and that real change will continue to be seen by researchers on the ground’’.
A UK-wide process enables UK higher education institutions to gain the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research Award, which acknowledges their alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for their Recruitment.
The UK process incorporates both the QAA UK Quality Code, Chapter B11: Research Degrees and the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers to enable institutions that have published Concordat implementation plans to gain the HR Excellence in Research Award. The UK approach includes ongoing national evaluation and benchmarking.
Vitae is supported by Research Councils UK (RCUK), managed by CRAC: The Career Development Organisation and delivered in partnership with regional Hub host universities.
The UK now has 60 of its higher education institutions and one funding council recognised in this way. Goldsmiths University of London and the University of Sheffield also received the award at the event.
UEA pro-vice-chancellor (Research, Enterprise and Engagement) Prof David Richardson said: I am delighted by the recognition of the European Commission of our commitment to support the personal, professional and career development of our research staff, who are vital to the world-leading research that UEA produces.”
Ellen Pearce, director of Vitae and the UK representative on the European Commission HR Strategy Group, made the announcements on behalf of the UK panel that reviews submissions.
She said: “Vitae are committed to enhancing the quality and output of the UK research base, through supporting the training and development of world-class researchers. We are delighted that a further three UK organisations have gained international recognition for their commitment to developing research careers.
“The implementation of the principles of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers will be a key priority for Vitae over the coming months. We hope that the number of UK institutions with the award will continue to grow, and that real change will continue to be seen by researchers on the ground’’.
A UK-wide process enables UK higher education institutions to gain the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research Award, which acknowledges their alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for their Recruitment.
The UK process incorporates both the QAA UK Quality Code, Chapter B11: Research Degrees and the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers to enable institutions that have published Concordat implementation plans to gain the HR Excellence in Research Award. The UK approach includes ongoing national evaluation and benchmarking.
Vitae is supported by Research Councils UK (RCUK), managed by CRAC: The Career Development Organisation and delivered in partnership with regional Hub host universities.
