The University of Birmingham fully recognises the contribution that researchers make to its success as a leading University. Our Strategic Framework identifies a commitment to attracting, retaining and celebrating talent; growing leadership capacity – specifically research leadership; increasing engagement within and external to the University. These themes clearly align with the Principles of The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers.
The University first attained The HR Excellence in Research Award on September 5th 2011 and was re-accredited in May 2016. This recognises our ongoing commitment to The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers.
The Concordat sets out the expectations and responsibilities of researchers, their managers, employers and funders. It aims to increase the attractiveness and sustainability of research careers in the UK and to improve the quantity, quality and impact of research for the benefit of UK society and the economy.
As part of our commitment to HR Excellence, and following our reaccreditation in May 2016, we continue to review our practice against “The Concordat” and have submitted a review of progress against our 2018-2020 Action Plan and a revised plan for the next two years. Below are summary and detailed reviews of actions against the 2018 - 2020 plan, and a revised plan to 2022. The Action Plan will be monitored by the Researcher Development and Support Group working in collaboration with College researcher and early career support groups, the HR Leadership Team and reporting to the University Executive Board.
UoB Concordat Action Plan 2018-2020 Detailed Review
UoB RS Concordat Summary Review 2018-2020 Final
UoB Concordat HREiR Revised Action Plan 2020 - 2022
UoB HREiR 2020 -2022 Supporting Statement
Previous documents can be accessed below:
UOB RS Concodart Action Plan 2015-2017 Review
UOB RS Concordat Action Plan 2018-2020
UOB RS Concordat Summary Review 2015-2017 - Jan 2018
UoB Concordat 4yr Review April 2016 PDF
Concordat Actions Detailed Review Sept 2015 PDF
Concordat Action Plan 2015-17 Revised April 2016 PDF
Concordat Actions Review Summary Sept 2013 PDF
Concordat Actions Detailed Review Sept 2013 PDF
Concordat Revised Action Plan 2013 – 2015 PDF
UoB Concordat Actions June 2011 PDF
UoB Concordat Review Summary June 2011 PDF
The Action Plan will be monitored by the Researcher Development Support Group working in collaboration with College researcher support groups and HR Leadership Team, and reporting to the University Research Committee.
The Concordat to Support the Career Developments of Researchers was re-launched in September 2019. The University is currently reviewing its provisions against the revised principles and will make an announcement in early 2020.
The full version of the Concordat.