Dear colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to a webinar hosted by the EURAXESS ERA Talent Community of Practice on Recruitment to academia and the non-academic public sector: HR Excellence in Research after the Update: Practical Institutional Pathways from 40 to 20 Principles Date: Friday, 10 April 2026 Time: 10:00–11:30 (CET, Europe/Oslo) Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration) This timely session will delve into the major update of the European Charter for Researchers—from 40 principles to a new set of 20. While often described as a simplification, this reform represents a significant structural shift for institutions holding, or preparing for, the HR Excellence in Research award. The webinar will focus on practical, institutional-level approaches to help organisations plan and implement the transition effectively. Whether you work in HR, research management, institutional leadership, or support research careers, this webinar offers valuable insights and concrete examples to guide your organisation through the change. What to expect - A clear overview of the intent and expectations behind the updated Charter
- Strategic reflections on navigating the 40→20 transition
- Institutional case studies illustrating real-life experiences, challenges, and solutions
- A moderated Q&A session focused on practical next steps
Agenda highlights - Welcome and introduction
- The 40→20 Transition – keynote by Michele Rosa‑Clot, European Commission (DG RTD)
- European Commission perspective
- Institutional Case Study by Fenja Hörcher, Kiel University, Germany
- Q&A and closing remarks
The webinar will be moderated by Dr. Daniel Müller, University of Siegen, Germany. Registration is open! For more information and to register, please visit the event page: Webinar: HR Excellence in Research after the Update: Practical Institutional Pathways from 40 to 20 Principles You can also register directly at the Zoom registration page for the event We look forward to welcoming you! Kindest regards, John Baarli on behalf of the CoP partners Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes (AMPEU) Research Council of Norway (RCN) The ERA Talent project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement No 101103476. |