The University of Liverpool conducted an Equality Impact Assessment of its policy for the responsible use of metrics in research assessment. The policy is seen as consistent with the recruitment of individuals from underrepresented groups whose contributions may not score well on quantitative metrics.
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Research evaluation and responsible research metrics
The website of the University of Edinburgh’s Research Office outlines key activities undertaken by the University around research evaluation and responsible research metrics since signing DORA in 2019.
Statement on the Responsible Use of Research Metrics
After signing DORA, the University of Edinburgh’s Research support office produced a Responsible Use of Research Metrics statement in 2019. The statement includes five commitments and was produced with input from focus groups representative of academic staff.
Responsible use of research metrics
In this blogpost, the University of Edinburgh’s Research Office explains the concept of ‘responsible research metrics’, what the University is doing to implement this and why, and what this means for research and researchers.
UCalgary signs Declaration on Research Assessment
In March 2021, University of Calgary became a signatory of DORA, recognizing a need for reform in research policy. This resource highlights UCalgary’s motivation for signing DORA, as well as their plans for a new framework regarding research assessment.
Utrecht University: Recognition and Rewards Criteria
This vision document of Utrecht University outlines its institutional version of the Dutch national reform initiative ‘Recognition and Rewards’ introduced in 2019.
Viewpoint: As part of global shift, Utrecht University is changing how it evaluates its researchers
This opinion piece provides the rationale for changes happening at Utrecht University with regards to evaluation of its researchers.
UofG commits to DORA and the Hong Kong Principles
University of Glasgow becomes signatory of DORA and the Hong Kong Principles for assessing researchers.
Responsible metrics: Statement on the use of quantitative indicators in the assessment of research quality
This statement published by University of Glasgow outlines the approach the University has taken to align research quality assessments with the principles of responsible metrics.
Academia in Motion: Recognition and Rewards at Leiden University
In 2020 Leiden University implemented a new initiative to revamp academic recognition and rewards. Academia in Motion: Recognition & Rewards describes Leiden University’s commitment to diversity, as well as their ambition for diversification of careers, transparency and leadership.