Policy documents of the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK)

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Policy documents of the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK)

What is this about?

The German Rectors' Conference (HRK) is the leading association of higher education institutions in Germany, with over 250 members. Besides engaging in public and political policy shaping, the HRK also develops and sets institutional standards in education. In this regards, they publish regulations and guidelines that are required to be followed at member institutions.

Why is this important?

Some important topics addressed by the HRK recommendations are:

- Good scientific practices: https://www.hrk.de/resolutions-publications/resolutions/beschluss/detail/good-scientific-practice-at-german-higher-education-institutions/

- Stating affiliations in publications: https://www.hrk.de/resolutions-publications/resolutions/beschluss/detail/recommendation-on-guidelines-for-stating-affiliations-in-publications/

- Quality of doctoral education, including project initiation, selection, supervision: https://www.hrk.de/resolutions-publications/resolutions/beschluss/detail/key-points-on-quality-assurance-in-doctoral-education-with-an-external-employment-contract/

- External quality assurance: https://www.hrk.de/resolutions-publications/resolutions/beschluss/detail/common-guidelines-on-external-quality-assurance-at-universities/

- Examination procedures: https://www.hrk.de/resolutions-publications/resolutions/beschluss/detail/quality-assurance-in-doctoral-examination-procedures/

- Information competency in the digital age: https://www.hrk.de/resolutions-publications/resolutions/beschluss/detail/higher-education-institutions-in-a-digital-age-rethinking-information-competency-redirecting-proc/

For whom is this important?

Academic institutionsEarly career researchersAdvisors of students

Other information

When

• 2012-2018

Where

• Germany

Good Practices & Misconduct

• Good Practice
• Adherence to Regulations
• Publication Acknowledgement