10 years running: The RVC retains its HR Excellence in Research Award
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is pleased to announce that following a ten-year review, its HR Excellence in Research Award (HREiR) has been renewed. In particular, the RVC was commended for upholding the highest recruitment standards and practices. This award recognises the excellent continued professional development opportunities the RVC provides for its researchers, which is a key commitment for the institution. The HREiR Award is bestowed to institutions that meet its internationally agreed criteria. These have been endorsed by the European Commission, Vitae and the UK HR Excellence in Research Panel. Importantly, the award provides a mechanism for implementing the principles of the 'Concordat to Support the Career Development of Early Career Researchers' and offers an internationally agreed framework to underpin and support the long-term career development of researchers. As part of the awarding process, the RVC submitted an internal gap analysis of how its existing policies and practices align with the Concordat.


