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.
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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.
San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) signed by Utrecht University
In 2019, Utrecht University signed DORA. In this news item, the University expresses its commitment to changing its procedures in line with DORA principles and frames signing the Declaration as part of Utrecht’s broader efforts to stimulate Open Science and find new ways to reward and incentivize staff.
Evaluation of Research
This page from Ghent University contains information on their new research strategy, noting their vision for research assessment, effectiveness and transparency, diversity of research, and responsible use of research indicators as outlined by DORA.
UCL signs San Francisco Declaration of Research Assessment
University of College London (UCL) becomes signatory of DORA.
UCT’s commitment to broaden research assessment
This is a statement from the University of Cape Town’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Internationalisation that the University is committed broadening it’s assessment of research impact and a key motivation for this was the South African context of social justice.
University Signs the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment
This is a statement from the University of Nottingham that it has signed DORA.
Vice Rector Magnificus Jantine Schuit about the Recognition & Rewards program
This is an interview with the Vice Rector Magnificus of Tilburg University outlining the commitment of the university to responsible assessment and the Recognition and Rewards Programme.
UNIFR signs the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment
This is a statement from the University of Fribourg that it has signed DORA.