HR Excellence in Research Award for Leeds Beckett

Leeds Beckett University has successfully retained the European Commission HR Excellence in Research Award (first awarded to the University in July 2015), in recognition of its continued commitment to the career development and management of its research staff.

The award acknowledges Leeds Beckett University’s commitment as a signatory to achieving the three principles of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers:
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Three defining principles of the concordat

  • Environment and Culture
  • Employment
  • Professional and Career Development

A total of 100 UK universities now hold the Award which also commits them to a programme of internal and external evaluation.  The award recognises that institutions have completed a gap analysis of their existing policies and practices against the Concordat, developed a robust action plan for implementation.

Achieving and contributing to this award emphasises the commitment and resources that our University has made available to researchers.  The award is a valuable accolade in attracting future research funding, both European and International.

Leeds Beckett University underwent a formal six-year review in February 2022, and following this review, the university retained its award. As part of our commitment to maintaining excellence, we are currently undergoing our eight-year review process. We are pleased to share the progress made against the 2022-2024 action plan, along with the summary report and the action plan for the 2024-2027 eight-year review:

For any enquiries, please contact REStaffDevelopment@leedsbeckett.ac.uk