The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers
Further details and links to training and development opportunities for researchers at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ can be found
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ has signed up to the UK Concordat 2019 which is an agreement between funders and employers of research staff to improve the employment and support for researchers. It sets out clear standards that research staff can expect from the institution that employs them, as well as their responsibilities as researchers.
Read the VC’s letter of commitment to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers
The Concordat has three principles, which are:
1. Environment and culture | |
Excellent research requires a supportive and inclusive research culture. | |
2. Employment | |
Researchers are recruited, employed and managed under conditions that recognise and value their contributions. | |
3. Professional and career development | |
Professional and career development are integral to enabling researchers to develop their full potential. We seek the views and ideas of our ECRs through the Research Development and Research Concordat Group which has representation from each College. We also regularly engage with researchers at all levels through surveys and consultation so that we are aware of researchers’ views across the University. Through the consultation with researchers we have developed a broad range of development opportunities to ensure that researchers at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ have the skills and knowledge to be successful researchers. On an institutional level we are committed to supporting the wellbeing of staff and promoting an inclusive workplace for all our staff which we regard as key to ensuring staff engagement and a positive working environment. |
More information regarding the Concordat can be found .
The European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award
UK Universities demonstrate that they meet the requirements of the European Commission’s Charter and Code on Management of Researchers by applying for the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ first successfully applied for the HR Excellence in Research award in 2012. The University undergoes regular internal (every 2 years) and external (every 4 years) reviews as required by the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award. Therefore, every two years the University must publish its Concordat Action Plan that outlines future actions to support researchers.
Concordat Annual Report 2023
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Annual Concordat Report 2023
Concordat Action Plan and Report 2022
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ 2022 10 year Report
2020 -2022 Concordat Action Plan – Progress Report
Concordat Annual Progress Report 2021Â
Concordat Annual Progress Report 2021
Concordat Action Plan and Report 2020
2020 – 2022 Concordat Action Plan
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ 2020 8 year Report
2018 -2020 Concordat Action Plan – Progress Report
Gap Analysis against the new Concordat
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Concordat Action Plans and Reviews
- Six-year evaluation and review 2018
- Concordat Action Plan 2016–2020
- Four-year evaluation and review 2016
- Concordat Action Plan 2014–2016
- Two-year interim review 2014
- Concordat Action Plan 2012
- Gap analysis 2012