Concordats and Sector Good Practice
QMU is committed to complying with sector Concordats, National Agreements and contemporary standards of good practice that promote quality and integrity in research and KE.
In 2019, our Principal publicly declared QMU’s commitment to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers. Our enthusiasm and support are reflected in our position as one of the first 15 UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to sign up for this national agreement.
We recognise the expertise and contributions of all those involved in research in HEIs. As such, we support the Technician Commitment to enhance visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for research support staff across all disciplines.
Underpinning QMU commitments in this area has been our participation, as 1 of only 22 UK HEIs, in the first national Culture, Employment and Development in Academic Research Survey (CEDARS). We were pleased to report growing participation in the survey, with a 30% response rate to the CEDARS 2024 Research Culture Landscape Survey pilot. We are working with our research community to use the feedback to enhance excellence in our research culture and environment.
Fundamental to all of our work is supporting our researchers in maintaining the highest professional standards of research integrity to underpin the University’s commitment to the NHS Framework for Research Governance; as well as proactive implementation of the Concordat to Support Research Integrity, the Concordat on Open Research Data, and the Knowledge Exchange Concordat. QMU also champions the Concordat for Engaging the Public with Research and the Manifesto for Public Engagement.
As part of our holistic approach to sustainability, we engage with and uphold the principles of the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice.
If you have any queries or would like to become involved in our work in supporting QMU commitments to Research and KE Concordats, please get in touch using the RKEDU Enquiry Form.
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