'The assessment and development form brings the academic transition closer'

While filling in the assessment and development (B&O) form, one question dominated UYA member Madelijn Strick: What achievements do I emphasise?

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This is less self-evident as the VSNU, NWO. NFU, and ZonMw announced they are working on a plan to evaluate academics differently. Besides research output, other career paths such as societal impact will weigh more in the assessment. 

According to Strick, the new subheadings in the B&O form are a representation of the academic transition, in which other career paths will gain more attention. Read the full blog by following the link below.