HR Excellence in Research Award
In January 2017, the Silesian University of Technology became one of the first universities in Poland to receive the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research award (formerly logo). As a result, it joined the ranks of the best universities that have taken appropriate measures to increase the attractiveness of working conditions and career development of researchers. The award was granted following the University's development of an action plan as part of the European Human Resources Strategy for Researchers - HRS4R.
The HR Excellence in Research Award is granted by the European Commission to institutions that align their HR policies with the principles set out in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. The award promotes to international organisations and researchers those institutions that offer researchers the best opportunities for scientific activity and development, making research careers more attractive and transparent.
Achieving and subsequently maintaining the award involves a rigorous process in which institutions must submit an action plan, based on a self-assessment, in line with the 40 principles of the Charter and Code, and conduct regular reviews to ensure continuous compliance and improvement.
Achieving the HR Excellence in Research award underlines the Silesian University of Technology's commitment to responsible and transparent recruitment and development of researchers, which increases its potential to attract and retain talented scientists.
The application process for the award was initiated and coordinated by the Project Management Centre at Silesian University of Technology. It was possible as a result of the cooperation and involvement of many people from across the University, including the Strategic Project Team established in the spring of 2016, as well as a large group of academics, whose involvement formed the basis for the development of a diagnosis of the current situation and the strengthening of activities aimed at improving the conditions for research activity and recruitment of scientists, i.e. the development of the so-called Human Resources Strategy for Researchers.
More information on the implementation of the principles of the European Charter and Code at Silesian University of Technology can be found on a dedicated website - HRS4R.
