DORA is committed to supporting the development of new policies and practices for responsible research assessment. This tool compiles searchable criteria, hiring standards, review, promotion, and tenure from academic institutions.

Institution Profile: University of Leicester

LocationUnited Kingdom
Type of InstitutionComprehensive University or equivalent
Academic DisciplinesDiscipline non-specified

• After signing DORA, in 2019 University of Leicester produced its own statement on responsible uses of research metrics.
• The University of Leicester’s principles draw on the Metric Tide Report and Leiden Manifesto.
• The University of Leicester state they were working towards implementation of the principles in 2021, with a Responsible Metrics Task and Finish Group set up.

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Research metrics: Using metrics responsibly 1

Resources from the University of Leicester library note that the university has signed DORA and provide other resources on research assessment.
University of Leicester
United Kingdom (Comprehensive University or equivalent)
Topics:
Responsible metrics
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Policy on the Responsible use of Bibliometrics 2

University of Leicester policies on use of research mtetrics in assessment.
University of Leicester
United Kingdom (Comprehensive University or equivalent)
Topics:
Responsible metrics
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