The tenure-track does not really exist in UK academia. ... Even though there is an emphasis on research at the UK universities, for career progression within one institutions teaching and admin work also play a role.

Does the UK have tenure?

The original form of academic tenure was removed in the United Kingdom in 1988. In its place there is the distinction between permanent and temporary contracts for academics. A permanent lecturer in UK universities usually holds an open-ended position that covers teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities.

Does tenure exist in Europe?

Tenure-track positions, meaning fixed-term contracts that offer the possibility of permanent employment at a higher level after evaluation, now exist in Sweden, Italy, Denmark, Germany, Finland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Belgium. The tenure tracks in these countries have been set up in one of two ways.