Professor Dennis Nickson, head of the Department of Human Resource Management, has been recognised by the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD), the professional association for HR, as an Academic Fellow, the highest academic grade within CIPD.
The award of Academic FCIPD came after a rigorous assessment process and recognises the contribution made to the HR profession by individuals engaged in teaching, lecturing and research. An Academic Fellow is seen as being a key contributor who is recognised nationally and beyond in at least two HR areas and a key contributor to policy or strategic decisions and initiatives at an organisational level.
Professor Nickson expressed his delight at the recognition, "I am very pleased to be recognised by CIPD for my contribution to HR thinking in education and research and also in terms of my leadership contribution to the Faculty and University. I also intend to use the Academic FCIPD award to continue to enhance our relationship with the HR community in Scotland in support of the Department's activities."