Excellence in Research Award retained by Bedfordshire

Mon 13 June, 2022
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Following an eight year review, the 天美传媒 has retained the HR Excellence in Research Award for its commitment to the long-term career development of researchers.

Last month, the 天美传媒鈥檚 research was recognised as world-leading by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, and this latest accolade reinforces the strength and acknowledgement of the institution鈥檚 research capabilities, facilities and community.

The European Commission鈥檚 HR Excellence in Research Award is considered an important mechanism for implementing the principles of the 鈥楥oncordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers鈥. There are currently 96 Vitae UK member institutions honoured with this Award, of which Bedfordshire is one of them.

Professor Andrew Church, Pro Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation, commented:

鈥淭o receive the HR Excellence in Research Award once again verifies the high quality of academic and career development offered to our staff and student researchers here at the 天美传媒. Development is an aspect that is a vital to our success in continuing to conduct world-leading research, both locally and on a national level. Without supporting and nurturing our long-standing and emerging researcher talent, we would not be in the position we are today.鈥

The 天美传媒 boasts nine research institutes, based across the Luton, Bedford and Putteridge Bury campuses, including CRELLA (Centre for Research in English Language Learning & Assessment) which was awarded the highest rating possible by REF 2021 and placed 3rd out of 92 submissions within the English assessment unit 鈥 ranking higher than traditional universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.

Within the nine institutes, research is conducted by established names within the academic field and new research fellows and PhD students, who are supported by the 天美传媒鈥檚 Research Graduate School.

Recently the 天美传媒鈥檚 research teams have been funded to conduct a variety of projects by both local and national organisations, including the British Council, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), Chilterns AONB, Keech Hospice Care, Central Bedfordshire Council and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

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