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<p>As independent and autonomous institutions, higher education (HE) providers are
responsible for decisions regarding the contracts they offer to academics. Like all
employers, HE providers have a duty of care to their staff. The department expects
them to take this very seriously.</p><p>I gave a speech on 7 May that focused on early
career researcher contracts. I am keen that early career academics do not get lost
from policy debates – particularly around key issues like mental health and wellbeing.
I am looking forward to the upcoming publication of the revised Concordat to Support
the Career Development of Researchers, and I am serious about taking this forward.
The full text of this speech can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/reaching-24-securing-the-research-talent-of-tomorrow"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/reaching-24-securing-the-research-talent-of-tomorrow</a>.</p>
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