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Institution Profile: University of Portsmouth

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

• Inspired by the signing of DORA in 2020, the University of Portsmouth adapted 8 principles for responsible uses of metrics in research assessment.
• The principles are incorporated into promotion criteria for positions of reader (associate professor) and full professor.
• Promotion candidates are asked to identify up to three of their highest quality research publications and provide a short justification.
• Narrative statements are expected to explain the research, its significance and contribution to knowledge, and the candidate’s personal contribution to the research.
• At the shortlisting meeting, peer review panels agree which panelists will take the lead in questioning the candidate (at interview) based on these summaries and reading the underlying papers.
• Any use of quantitative metrics in research assessment is to be clearly and transparently stated in guidance and application documents.

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The Responsible Use of Research Metrics at the University of Portsmouth Part 2 1

This is a governing document from the University of Portsmouth that it has signed DORA and has developed the "Portsmouth Principles for Research Assessment" based on DORA's recommendations. This document outlines how Portsmouth will implement DORA recommendation 1 through 8. Scroll down and click the DORA dropdown to find this document.
University of Portsmouth
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Policy on Promotion and Appointment to Reader and Professor 6

This is a policy document from the University of Portsmouth outlining the promotion criteria for promotion to associate professor and promotion to professor. Criteria and processes are clearly outlined, emphasizing the importance of applicants demonstrating impact across a range of attributes of academic leadership and citizenship that are outlined in a contribution matrix.
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United Kingdom (Comprehensive University or equivalent)
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The Responsible Use of Research Metrics at the University of Portsmouth Part 3

This is a governing document from the University of Portsmouth that it has signed DORA and has developed the "Portsmouth Principles for Research Assessment" based on DORA's recommendations. This document outlines how Portsmouth practically implement implement DORA's recommendations for hiring, promotion, and tenure decisions. Scroll down and click the DORA dropdown to find this document.
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United Kingdom (Comprehensive University or equivalent)
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