National University of Ireland, Galway

Institution Profile: National University of Ireland, Galway
LocationIreland
Type of InstitutionComprehensive University or equivalent
Academic DisciplinesDiscipline non-specified
Summary of Intervention(s)

• UNI Galway issued The Statement on Responsible Uses of Research Metrics
• This committed UNI Galway to fair, transparent and responsible research assessments and responsible uses of metrics.
• A University Management Team was set-up to oversee implementation of the principles and monitor their embedding into practice via consultative processes.
• As well as integrating key guidance from DORA and the Leiden Manifesto, the Statement also incorporates a commitment to research integrity, citing the influence of the Hong Kong Principles for Research Integrity.
• NUI states the commitment that “Implementing the Responsible Metrics [Statement] will lead to changes in the way researchers are evaluated when it comes to job appointments or promotions.”

Source Material
2022 Action plan, Announcement
LinkResponsible Metrics
Type of DecisionHiring, Promotion
Scope of PolicyInstitution-wide
Academic DisciplinesDiscipline non-specified
2022 Action plan, Principles
LinkResponsible Metrics
Type of DecisionHiring, Promotion
Scope of PolicyInstitution-wide
Academic DisciplinesDiscipline non-specified

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