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About CRAC

CRAC provides research, intelligence and innovation services for all those who support the career development of people of all ages and in all sectors.

We work in partnership with government agencies, education organisations and providers and employers and professional bodies. CRAC is a registered charity No 313164 established in 1964.

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Our Mission

To provide research, expertise and innovation for all those who support career development, across all age ranges.

STRATEGIC AIMS:

to support those who help people make career decisions by providing information and intelligence and developing innovative approachesto help employers understand education and how to engage with those in educationto help educators understand employers and how to develop employabilityto support career development activities for specific sectors/industries, ages or educational groups

We achieve our aims by working in partnership with schools, colleges, universities, government agencies and other key national organisations, ensuring that the work we do impacts on as many individuals as possible, to achieve CRAC's vision of a world where people make career decisions wisely and develop their capabilities throughout their working lives.

News

Featured news

Career Guidance Guarantee launch
The Career Development Policy Group (CDPG) will be launching the Career Guidance Guarantee on Wednesday 20th October from 2pm-3:30pm. The event is open to everyone working in the career development sector and is a chance to learn all about the Career Guidance Guarantee from key organisations that make up the CDPG and hear how you can show your support.

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The profile of postdoctoral researchers in the UK eligible for Royal Society early career fellowship programmes

This report establishes the diversity profile of postdoctoral researchers in the UK eligible for the Royal Societys fellowship programmes that support early-career scientists to transition to independent research leadership in the UK.

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Qualitative research on barriers to progression for disabled scientists

Read about the qualitative research project we undertook on behalf of the Royal Society, to understand the low level of disclosure of disability amongst scientists in the academic workforce, why this occurs and the recommendations...

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ServicesWhat we offer

Research

Research and intelligence to inspire and assist those who support the career development of people at all ages

Consultancy

Expert at developing tools, resources and programmes for or in partnership with a wide variety of groups

Vitae

Realising the potential of researchers. Vitae is the global leader in supporting researcher development

What our customers say"CRAC has provided valuable insights supporting our activities on diversity and inclusion
through research it has conducted for the Royal Academy of Engineering"
Bola Fatimilehin, Head of Diversity Inclusion, Royal Academy of Engineering"I think the whole project is very valuable, offering
the sort of support that is not often available within institutions"
Mentoring Pilot Mentor"I like using the RDF cards because they provide a very tactile
way to introduce my researchers to the framework"
Rachel Smith, Head of Researcher Development, The Research Institute Previous Next Portfolio

Featured examples of work

Royal Society Research Fellowships: career tracking and impact

This research has involved tracking the careers of 1000+ researchers over a 35-year period who were awarded Royal Society Research Fellowships.Read the report coming soon revealing important insights into their progression to research leadership.

EU staff in UK Higher Education

CRAC is leading the institutional research strand of this project for the Department for Education, led by the Institute of Employment Studies (IES). The project investigates current dependencies on EU staff in research and other roles and how institutions are mitigating potential vulnerabilities.

Engineering employer graduate recruitment practice: Investigating barriers to diversity

This study for the Royal Academy of Engineering followed CRACs identification of variances in the outcomes of engineering graduates according to different aspects of diversity. Working with a sample of recruiters, it provides insights into the extent to which current recruitment and selection practices support or hinder increased diversity, and highlights areas where enhancements are required.

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Team

Directors

Clare Viney

Chief Executive Officer

Robin Mellors-Bourne

Director of Research and Intelligence

Board of trustees

Astrid Wissenburg

Chair

Sue Fleet

Board member

Gabby Silberman

Board member

David Bogle

Board member

Jan Juillerat

Board member

David Oswell

Board member

Roger Eccleston

Board member

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CRAC

22 Signet Court
Cambridge
CB5 8LA
UK

+44 (0)1223 460277

Charity number: 313164

Companies House Number: 825036

VAT Registration number: GB 100 205 694

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