Having signed DORA, Queens University Belfast produced a list of principles and recommendations on the use of research metrics in decisions on hiring, promotions and other forms of assessment. It contains seven good practice statements.
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Our Commitment to Responsible Research Assessment
This statement on responsible research assessment from the University of Birmingham outlines nine commitments meant to introduce widespread culture change around research evaluation.
U-M ADVANCE works to improve faculty diversity through hiring
In this news item, the University of Michigan describes the STRIDE Committee (‘Strategies and Tactics for Recruiting to Improve Diversity and Excellence’) which is an initiative to provide information, advice and workshops on practices that will likely maximize the chances of diverse, well-qualified candidates being identified and selected for faculty positions.
TU Delft Recognition & Rewards Perspective 2021-2024
Dutch University TU Delft has taken on initiatives to better recognise and reward academics instituting programs such as the ” Recognition & Rewards programme,” and “Open Science Programme.”
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.
UCalgary signing the Scarborough Charter to address anti-Black racism and foster Black inclusion
In November 2021, University of Calgary signed the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion. This resource describes UCalgary’s committment to combatting racial biases and systemic racism by recognizing the research excellence of Black faculty and students, and instituting an Equitable and Inclusive Hiring Guide, among a number of other goals and initiatives.
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.
Staying with the Trouble: Designing a values-enacted academy
The College of Arts & Letters Dean’s office at Michigan State University set out plans to introduce holistic assessment criteria for recognizing and rewarding contributions by staff during their careers.