HR excellence in research
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.
Leading Europe in research
The University of Hertfordshire has been awarded the European Commission HR Excellence in Research Badge.
The University has held the badge since December 2010 and received external reapproval after its two-year review. The award is in recognition of the University’s commitment and achievements in implementing the Concordat for the Career Development of Researchers and the QAA Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes.
Delivering world-leading research
"Researchers are critical to the success of the University’s aspirations in research, innovation and enterprise, and we have been working hard over many years to ensure they have access to the personal, professional and career development they need to deliver world-leading research," said Dr Rodney Day, the University’s Concordat Champion, based in the University’s Science and Technology Research Institute.
This award represents independent acknowledgement of the policies, working practices and processes in place to ensure researchers at Hertfordshire are equipped to start their research effectively, work in a supportive and stimulating environment, and access the training and development they need to be successful in their work and career.
The badge was awarded as a result of a UK-wide process, incorporating the QAA Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes and the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers. This process 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.
The University has recently conducted its two-year internal evaluation of progress in achieving the actions and outcomes set out in the implementation and action plan for its award application. To be considered by the UK HR Excellence in Research Award Panel 2012, the self-assessment report includes an updated 2012-12 action plan, a revised 2012-14 action plan and proposed indicators of success for Research staff development.