[Geo4All] Shared Principles, Shared Progress: CoARA & DORA in Collaboration

[Suchith Anand]

Dear colleagues,

This information might be of interest for those working on Reforming Research Assessment.

The Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) and Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) have announced a joint statement with an aim to strengthen a global culture of responsible research assessment and drive impact through aligned principles.  The official joint statement is the result of years of collaborative efforts between the two initiatives and following strategic conversations at the EU Presidency High-Level Conference on Reforming Research Assessment <https://www.cerra.aau.dk/> in Copenhagen (3-4 December 2025).

The partnership signals a collaborative movement working towards three key pillars: 
Unified for a better research system 
Increasing momentum for change 
Working together: communicating and complimenting 

Read the full statement at https://www.coara.org/news/project-news/coara-dora-in-collaboration/

Big congratulations to all colleagues in CoARA and DORA for this. 

Let us all keep working to strengthen a global culture of responsible research assessment.

Best wishes

Suchith


> On 4 Dec 2025, at 10:49, Suchith Anand  wrote:
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> Dear colleagues,
> The High-Level EU Presidency Conference on Reforming Research Assessment taking place in Copenhagen 3-4 December 2025 explores progress on reforming research assessment, making recommendations for further improvement, and identifying promising practices and international consensus.
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> The conference brings together partners from academia, policy, funding, and R&I institutions to support progress on reforming research assessment. More than 300 participants are in Copenhagen to discuss how we ensure common ground in Europe and beyond to keep at the forefront of developing incentives and assessments that stimulate a thriving and responsible research culture.
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> The official pre-conference report “Emerging Practices in Research Assessment: Cross-Case Analysis of 10 International Funders” is now available at 
>   https://vbn.aau.dk/da/publications/emerging-practices-in-research-assessment-cross-case-analysis-of-/
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> The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) together with international partners hosted a co-creation workshop for funders with the theme "Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at Research Funding Institutions".  This builds on DORA work with the practical guide for research performing organizations, which can be accessed at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15000683. <https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15000683>
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> Details of the High-Level EU Presidency Conference on Reforming Research Assessment is at https://www.cerra.aau.dk <https://aau.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=536e11c55c20476f9dba7887c&id=d0bedfcbcb&e=a2c1c047f3>
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> It was my pleasure to represent the University of Exeter for this important event and share the announcement on University of Exeter joining the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) at the special event to mark CoARA's third anniversary hosted by CoARA, European University Association, Science Europe and the European Commission at The High-Level EU Presidency Conference. 
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> The University of Exeter press release is at https://news.exeter.ac.uk/research/university-deepens-its-commitments-to-responsible-research-assessment/
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> At the University of Exeter, we are committed to expanding UK-EU research collaborations. One excellent example of this is the Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) jointly coordinated by the University of Exeter and the Technical University of Munich. EDI is working with DORA, CoARA, European Commission, UKRI, REF 2029 Team, UK DSIT and key stakeholders in Reforming Research Assessment. Details at https://ethicaldatainitiative.org <https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/>
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> On 2 June 2025 , the Ethical Data Initiative, in collaboration with the European Commission, CoARA-ERIP,  and European Network of Research Integrity Offices (ENRIO), organised an important conference on ‘Advancing responsible research assessment systems in the digital space: A dialogue on ethics, integrity, and open infrastructures for research in the AI era’ at the Palace of the Academies, Brussels where David Budtz Pedersen (Chair of the International Stakeholder Committee) announced the EU high-level conference on reforming research assessment. So it is really great that the University of Exeter formally joining CoARA is announced at the EU high-level conference on reforming research assessment. 
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> I also thank the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) of the UK Government, REF 2029 Team, Research Funders and other key HE stakeholders  for responding to my Open Letter on REF 2029 - Research Culture
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> Details at https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/geoforall/2025-September/006617.html
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> Together, let's drive meaningful change towards a more inclusive and equitable representation in the UK academic landscape. Let us support the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to build communities where all voices are heard, and every individual thrives.
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> “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi
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> Let’s build a world beyond racism and discrimination, where we all exercise our human rights. Be a human rights champion!
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> Best wishes
> 
> Suchith
> 
> Professor Suchith Anand
> Professor of Practice in Science Policy | Senior Adviser to Governments and International Organisations | Scientist | Global Citizen | Science Diplomacy |  SDG Volunteer and Advocate
> https://spspa.exeter.ac.uk/people/profile/index.php?username=sa1131
> https://ethicaldatainitiative.org <https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/>
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