UCL given HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission

UCL has received the European Commission HR Excellence in Research Award, along with six other UK universities. The award acknowledges UCL's robust and public implementation strategy for improving the career development and management of researchers. Nigel Waugh, Director of Human Resources at UCL, said: "Our research staff are vital to UCL's success. We have been working hard in HR to make sure our researchers are supported in developing their careers and skills by aligning UCL's HR policies and practices to the principles of the Concordat. I am delighted that this has been acknowledged by the European Commission with the award of the HR Excellence in Research badge." The award focuses on the implementation of the principles of the Vitae Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers. "A core element of UCL's mission is the development of research leaders," said Professor David Price, UCL Vice-Provost (Research). "A large part of that is about the excellence of the academic environment and facilities, but also important is providing people with the support and opportunities that they need to realise their potential and develop their careers, whether that be at UCL or elsewhere, and whether in academia or another field that draws upon their research skills.