University of Leeds

• In September 2021, the University of Leeds published a Responsible Research Metrics Statement.
• The statement set out seven guiding principles derived from the Leiden Manifesto and the Metric Tide Report.
• Hiring, promotion, and retention decisions are to adhere to all seven principles.
• A qualitative judgement of a researchers’ portfolio would be the main method of assessment, supported by uses of field-normalized research metrics in context, when appropriate.