Concordat launch new agreement to support academic researchers

A new agreement outlining clear expectations for researchers, research managers, research institutions, and funders of research was recently launched. The "Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers," describes standards, expectations and responsibilities for the proper management and development of academic researchers in universities and higher education colleges across the UK.
The agreement is an update on the previous Concordat standards set in 1996, addressing the legislation changes over the last decade for staff on fixed-term contracts, taking into account the introduction of the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
Professor David Eastwood made HEFCE a signatory of the Concordat and the event launch was attended by staff from the UK funding bodies, Research Councils, government departments, higher institutions and charities.
Vitae, the new body incorporating the UK GRAD and UK HERD (Higher Education Researcher Development) support groups, was also launched at the event.