- The Award is an important mechanism for implementing the principles of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Early Career Researchers
- It means Aston University has demonstrated its long-term commitment to the career development of researchers
- The University has retained the Award following its 10-year review.
Aston University has retained its HR Excellence in Research Award following its 10-year review.
It is awarded by Vitae, the global leader in supporting the professional development of researchers. Vitae is a non-profit organisation, part of the Careers Research & Advisory Centre (CRAC) Ltd, with over 50 years’ experience of enhancing researchers’ skills.
The Award is an important mechanism for implementing the principles of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, an agreement between
the funders and employers of researchers in the UK. Through the implementation of its principles, it aims to enhance the early career researcher workforce and thereby sustain research excellence, bringing benefits to the health, economy and wellbeing of the UK.
Retaining the Award means that Aston University has demonstrated its long-term commitment to the career development of researchers.
Professor Phil Mizen, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor Researcher Development, said:
“This is a significant achievement for Aston University, and I’d like to congratulate everyone who has worked hard to make sure the University retained this award.
“It is recognition that the University has made huge progress in supporting our next generation of researchers and that we can be proud of our excellent researcher development provision.”
- Notes to Editors
Founded in 1895 and a University since 1966, Aston is a long established university led by its three main beneficiaries – students, business and the professions, and our region and society. Aston University is located in Birmingham and at the heart of a vibrant city and the campus houses all the university’s academic, social and accommodation facilities for our students. Professor Alec Cameron is the Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive.
Aston University was named University of the Year 2020 by The Guardian and the University’s full time MBA programme has been ranked in the top 100 in the world in the Economist MBA 2021 ranking. The Aston MBA has been ranked 12th in the UK and 85th in the world.
For media inquiries in relation to this release, contact Sam Cook, Press and Communications Manager, on (+44)744691 0063 or email: s.cook2@aston.ac.uk
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