27.12.10. Britain first among equals

As reported by "times Higher Education", 13 UK universities were recognized by the European Commission (euraxess is an Eurocomission) for their contribution to the improvement of the working conditions of scientists and their career development. A total of 23 British institutions of higher education received an award for "HR Excellence in Research". For comparison: in the rest of Europe such institutions, there are only 15. These awards reflect the progress of universities in the implementation of the agreed for the whole of Europe and proclaimed in 2008, the Principles support the career development of scientists.

Full list of British universities, received the "HR Excellence in Research", published by the European Commission:

• Aberystwyth University
• Aston University
• Cardiff University
• De Montfort University
• Edinburgh Napier University
• Edinburgh University
• Heriot-Watt University
• Institute of Cancer Research
• London School of Economics
• Loughborough University
• Newcastle University
• Queen Margaret University Edinburgh
• Salford University
• Swansea University
• University of Aberdeen
• University of Bristol
• University of Cambridge
• University of Exeter
• University of Glasgow
• University of Hertfordshire
• University of Leeds
• University of Reading
• University of York