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Evaluation, Research

Hcéres : On the proper usage of research evaluation criteria

The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), published in 2012, and the Leiden Manifesto of 2015 both set out to improve existing research evaluation practices, particularly by drawing attention to the misuse of certain bibliometric indicators. In support of the recommendations made in these declarations, Hcéres has decided to issue a statement explaining how their principles are put into action in the context of our work to evaluate research institutions.

Published on : 20/11/2018

Publications

Publication of Hcéres 2017 annual report

Hcéres is making public its 2017 annual report, adopted by its Board on 11 June 2018.

Published on : 24/07/2018

Quality assurance

Hcéres organises the third international conference of the FrAQ-Sup network

On behalf of the FrAQ-Sup network and in partnership with the AUF, Hcéres has organised the third international conference on the theme "International orientation and French-speaking countries: what added value for the quality of higher education", on 25 June 2018 at the INHA (Paris).

Published on : 17/05/2018

Publications, Science and Technology Observatory (OST)

The scientific position of France in the world, 2000-2015

Between 2000 and 2015, the different aspects of France's scientific position remained relatively stable in a fest-changing global context.

Published on : 05/04/2018

Research integrity

Appointment of Joëlle Alnot to head the OFIS

In accordance with the proposal made by the Research Integrity Council (CIS), President Michel Cosnard has appointed Joëlle Alnot as Head of the French Office for Research Integrity (OFIS). She took up her post on 16 April 2018.

Published on : 27/03/2018

Evaluation

Meetings to launch Group E - Videos and documents

Find the videos and documents used at these meetings as well as useful information for submission of applications for an evaluation.

Published on : 30/01/2018

Accreditation

Hcéres accredits the Costa Rica Institute of Technology (TEC)

After carrying out an institutional evaluation, Hcéres has accredited the Costa Rica Institute of Technology (TEC) for five years without reservation. The High Council presented TEC with the accreditation certificate on 4 December 2017, at an official ceremony in Cartago, in the presence of Sonia Marta Mora, Minister for Public Education, Thierry Vankerk-Hoven, French Ambassador, Julio Calvo, Rector of TEC, and representatives of the SINAES (National System for Higher Education Accreditation) and the CSUCA (Central American Higher Council for Universities). In addition, the President of Costa Rica offered his congratulations during the ceremony.

Published on : 20/12/2017

Evaluation

Hcéres reinforces its integrated evaluation system

At the launch of its new evaluation campaign for 2018-2019 (Group E), the High Council for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (Hcéres) restated its objective of carrying out coherent overall evaluations of clusters and those of their institutions that are subject to evaluation.

Published on : 14/11/2017

Accreditation

Hcéres accredits four Vietnamese universities

After carrying out institutional evaluations in February 2017, Hcéres has accredited, for five years without conditions – in accordance with the criteria adopted by its Board – four major Vietnamese engineering and technology universities: Hanoi University of Science and Technology, National University of Civil Engineering, Danang University of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology.

Published on : 06/11/2017

Quality assurance

CIEP, CTI and Hcéres in favour of a forum for exchanges in French quality assurance

The CIEP, CTI and Hcéres are pleased with the work they have carried out jointly with a view to bringing together, with the CEFDG and the CCN-IUT, the main organisations involved in quality assurance in France and to presenting the situation to representatives of foreign agencies at the inaugural lecture to the Annual General Meeting of the European Association of Quality Assurance agencies (ENQA) on 25 October.

Published on : 03/11/2017

Research integrity

Establishment of the French Office for Research Integrity

The French Office for Research Integrity (OFIS) has been set up as a department of Hcéres. The Research Integrity Council (CIS), chaired by Olivier Le Gall, guides and supervises its work.

Published on : 26/10/2017

Evaluation

External evaluation of Hcéres: European recognition renewed

Hcéres’ membership of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) and its listing in the European Register (EQAR) have been renewed for a period of 5 years. This European recognition marks the culmination of an evaluation process started in 2015.

Published on : 27/07/2017

Conflicts of interest at Hcéres in images

The prevention of conflicts of interest is central to the ethical principles that govern Hcéres’ activities. Although everyone knows the words “conflict” and “interests”, is anyone able to give a precise definition of the expression? Hcéres offers a response in a short video. By defining the concept, the video reminds viewers of the ethical framework within which the High Council works. It uses examples to encourage people to identify, detect and report any risks of a conflict of interest to Hcéres.

Published on : 03/07/2017

Publications

2016 Annual Report: Hcéres, a partner for progress

Today, the High Council for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (Hcéres) is publishing its 2016 Activity Report, adopted by its Board on 12 June. This report also launches the organisation’s new visual identity.

Published on : 19/06/2017

Nomination

Thierry Bédouin appointed Head of the IT Department

Published on : 16/05/2017

Research integrity

The Hcéres Board validates the creation of the French Office for Research Integrity (OFIS)

Le 20 mars 2017, le collège du Haut conseil de l’évaluation de la recherche et de l’enseignement supérieur (Hcéres) a voté la création de l’Office français d’intégrité scientifique (OFIS).

Published on : 21/03/2017

Quality assurance

Harmonisation and development of external quality assurance processes for engineering schools

The objective of the High Council for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (Hcéres) and the Commission des titres d’ingénieur (CTI) is to improve the French system for quality assurance in higher education, using the European framework (European Standard & Guidelines, ESG) as a basis. While respecting the prerogatives entrusted by law to each evaluation body, the CTI and Hcéres wish to improve their efficiency while simplifying the work of the institutions. This is the objective of the cooperation framework agreement signed on 23 September 2016.

Published on : 21/03/2017

Evaluation

Hcéres, IFAC, CRP  and CSUCA , took part in the “France-Central America Meeting on the Evaluation of Academic Programmes and Institutional Accreditation” 

Hcéres, IFAC, CRP  and CSUCA , took part in the “France-Central America Meeting on the Evaluation of Academic Programmes and Institutional Accreditation” 

Published on : 22/11/2016

Partners

Hcéres and Unibasq partenaires

Published on : 22/11/2016

Partners

Best wishes for 2017!

Le Hcéres wishes you the best for 2017

Published on : 15/11/2016

Evaluation

Hcéres structures its integrated evaluation system and publishes new evaluation standards

Given the importance of groupings of institutions and their strategies, and their increasing independence and responsibilities, the French High Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (Hcéres) has revised its methodology for the 2017-2018 evaluation campaign (Group D).  The goal is to conduct a concise and coherent evaluation of territorial coordinations and the entities involved in such initiatives.

Published on : 14/11/2016

Evaluation

G7 Research Group 2016: France at the forefront of research evaluation

25 participants representing Member States and the European Commission took part in discussions at the annual meeting of the G7 Research Group. The agenda focused on evaluating the impact of research, evaluating the site policies of institutions and scientific integrity. France was represented by Hcéres, the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), the French National Research Agency (ANR) and the General Inspectorate of the Administration of National Education and Research (IGAENR).

Published on : 03/11/2016

Evaluation

Evaluation/accreditation of foreign institutions and study programmes: new Hcéres standards and criteria!

Hcéres evaluates and accredites foreign heigher education and research institutions and foreign study programmes.

Published on : 03/11/2016

Nomination

Nelly Dupin appointed Secretary-General of Hcéres

Nelly Dupin has been appointed Secretary-General of the French High Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (Hcéres). She began her new role on 19 October 2016, taking over from Laurence Pinson, who was Secretary-General from 2012 to 2016.

Published on : 24/10/2016

Evaluation, Publications

2014-2015 Evaluation Campaign (Group A) - Feedback from experts and institutions

Continuous improvement of evaluation processes is an integral part of the methodology for evaluations organised by Hcéres. Feedback from the main stakeholders is a vital part of this.

Published on : 05/10/2016

Evaluation

Hcéres develops its international activities in Central America

After signing an agreement in May 2016 with the High Council of Central American Universities to develop institutional evaluation programmes, Hcéres participated in the France-Central America meeting of University Presidents and Rectors held in Costa Rica on 26 and 27 September 2016.

Published on : 30/09/2016

Partners

Hcéres in Partnership with AUF

July 12th, 2016, Hcéres and the 'Agence universitaire de la Francophonie' (AUF) signed a Framework Agreement in the presence of Mr Thierry Mandon and Mr André Vallini.

Published on : 26/07/2016

Partners

CEAIE, CTI* and Hcéres work together to promote the excellence of Franco-Chinese institutes

On 29 June 2016, Hcéres hosted the quality label launch ceremony for Franco-Chinese institutes for university cooperation (IFCs).

Published on : 12/07/2016

Publications

2016-2020 Strategic Plan

Michel Cosnard, President of Hcéres, hopes to “strengthen our country’s confidence in the evaluation of its higher education and research system” through the Strategic Plan 2016-2020, which reaffirms the principles of independence, transparency and impartiality that underpin ethical evaluation.

Published on : 10/06/2016

Nomination, Institution, Science and Technology Observatory (OST)

Three new Directors appointed to Hcéres

Michel Cosnard has appointed Frédérique Sachwald as Director of the Observatory of Science and Technologies (OST), following a proposal by the OST Scientific Steering Committee on Friday 3 June. On Monday 6 June, the Hcéres Board approved the proposal by Michel Cosnard to appoint Michel Robert to direct the Evaluation of Institutions Department and Annie Vinter to lead the new Evaluation of Territorial Coordinations Department.

Published on : 07/06/2016