How will Research Assessment shape your academic future?
From the Dutch Recognition & Rewards Programme to CoARA, by Rianne Letschert

Academic careers are evolving—impact factors and citation counts are no longer the sole measures of success. Instead, universities and funders are recognising broader contributions, including open science, leadership, and societal impact. What does this mean for your career? How will hiring, promotion, and funding decisions change? And what role will the newly forming Dutch CoARA Chapter play?

The Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) is a global network driving reform in how researchers are evaluated. With the Netherlands at the forefront, efforts are underway to establish a national chapter to shape these changes locally and internationally.

Join Professor Rianne Letschert for a critical reflection on these developments, followed by a panel discussion on initiatives in place to increase diversity and inclusion in researchers’ assessment reforms. The panel will also discuss implementation challenges and reflect on future directions.

📅 Date and time: Wednesday 9 April, 13:30-16:30
📍 Location: UM School of Business and Economics Aula (Tongersestraat 53) & Online

Attending in person will allow you to participate fully in the discussions, connect with peers, and expand your network. The event will conclude with a networking reception, where you can continue the conversation over drinks. For those unable to join on-site, online participation via Zoom is also available.

Register now to secure your place
For more details, visit the event page

We look forward to seeing you there!