1. Implementation of the Charter and Code at Oslo University College
January 19th 2011
Vibeke Moe , Head Adviser, Department of R&D

2. Status for OUC OUC signed the C&C in 2009
The College recognized the value of the principles, they were in line with our goals to offer researchers good working conditions and increase international mobility
The Norwegian Association of Higher Education Institutions supported the C&C
A working group was established in 2010, members from R&D and the Department of Organisation and Human Resources
The working group has made an internal analysis
The working group is in the final stages of preparing the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers incorporating the C&C, An Action Plan

3. Why invest resources Agreement with C&C principles
C&C supports current challenges and strategic goals:
OUC is merging with Akershus University College, process started in 2009.
The new college will apply for University status, this means increased focus on:
Research – and improving conditions for research
Establishing new PhD-programs and ensuring the quality of PhD-programs and training
Cooperation with national and international partners
Visibility of OUC
Increase the recruitment of researchers from outside Norway
Increase external funding of R&D

4. Challenges
Explaining the meaning of the principles to researchers and communicating the importance of the C&C
The action plan must have the right level of ambition
The process requires different actors to cooperate
The C&C Action plan must be embedded in the organisation and its strategic priorities

5. Examples from OUCs coming Action Plan
Improve and develop our IPR policy
Courses for researchers in project management
Courses for researchers writing applications external funding
Courses for supervisors mentoring PhD-students
Review guidelines for PhD-students and their work requirements
Develop a Guide for PhD-students
Develop a policy for Open Access
Develop a policy for establishing on-line scientific journals
Develop guidelines for information and data security.
Offer free courses in Norwegian for employees recruited from abroad
Improve information on our webpages in English in areas like research and information for applicants from abroad
Offer information connected with recruitment and employment in English
Offer a courses for employers in cultural codes in interviews