The Researcher Development Concordat and how it links with UofG strategies
The 2019 Concordat sets out three Principles and outlines responsibilities for the four key stakeholder groups, funders, institutions, researchers and managers of researchers, to achieve the vision of the Concordat. The three principles that underpin the Concordat’s goal are:
- Environment and culture - excellent research requires a supportive and inclusive research culture
- Employment - researchers are recruited, employed and managed under conditions that recognise and value their contributions
- Professional and career development - professional and career development are integral to enabling researchers to develop their full potential
The Concordat and its principles act as a key driver for our support for UofG's research-only staff. Developing our research-only staff is firmly embedded within the University’s Research Strategy (October 2020) and a wider programme of work to advance our Research Culture.
Research Strategy
The vision of the Research Strategy is that by working in teams, building on each other’s ideas, and making Glasgow the best place to develop a career, our research transforms lives and changes the world. To achieve this vision three priorities have been outlined: Collaboration, Creativity and Careers. The actions outlined in our Concordat action plan are strategically aligned to these priorities, contributing to the implementation of the university-wide research agenda. Specifically, actions within the Concordat action plan contribute to supporting researchers to develop their skills, and experiences, and fulfil their career ambitions.
Research Culture
UofG have placed significant emphasis on creating a positive work and research culture.
The Concordat action plan is one strand of the wider Research Culture Action Plan which aims to promote a healthy research environment embedding a positive research culture with regards to the way we evaluate, support and reward quality, how we recognise contributions to research activity, how we support careers, and how we are building an environment in which individuals collaborate in an atmosphere of openness and trust. A priority area of focus in the Concordat action plan is to increase provisions and support for research-only staff around their career trajectory and encourage researchers to explore a variety of career paths, this aligns with the aspirations of the Research Culture statement, that colleagues support each other to succeed and are supported in their chosen career path.
People & Organisational Development Strategy
Our People & Organisational Development Strategy sets out how we will nurture an inclusive, dignified and respectful working culture in which everyone is valued, recognised and praised for their efforts, and success is shared and celebrated. Actions within the Concordat action plan have been informed by the shared commitments for the university, individuals and managers outlined in this strategy.
University Strategy: World Changers Together
The actions, achievements and ambitions outlined in the Concordat action plan are ultimately informed by and contributing to the vision of the University’s Strategy: World Changers Together.