Sussex support for researchers recognised by European Commission award

Sussex support for researchers recognised by European Commission award. The University of Sussex has successfully retained the European Commission HR Excellence in Research Award for its work in enhancing institution-wide career development support for research staff. The award, announced today (Monday 13 July), recognises good practice by employers in supporting the professional development of researchers. In the UK this means demonstrating clear actions to ensure the implementation of the seven key principles of the UK Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers. To retain the award (originally obtained by Sussex in May 2013), the University had to review and demonstrate progress against the actions identified in the 2013 submission. A new two-year 'Concordat Implementation Plan' for the 2015-17 period was also developed and identifies 36 key actions to further develop and enhance the University's support for the research staff community in line with the principles of the Concordat. The submission was assessed by the UK HR Excellence in Research Review panel, which included representation from the European Commission, Vitae and other UK HE Institutions.