The Research Excellence Framework (REF)

I was fortunate enough to work with Greg, and two other amazing REF sub-panel chairs, between 2018 and 2019 in the REF2021 criteria setting phase. It was an incredible experience and one which is hard to articulate! Although of course, this blog has done an excellent job of that. I would encourage anyone working in HE to see how they can be involved in REF2029. #ProudREFgeek

"I have always emerged from a REF exercise with a real sense of awe and admiration for what people are doing, and for the collective strength of the discipline." Greg Walker, Chair of Main Panel D, tells us what it's like to be on a REF panel and why you should think about applying. https://lnkd.in/e3GV5g6a Medr, Scottish Funding Council, Research England, Department for the Economy NI

Interested in joining a REF panel? REF Director Rebecca Fairbairn shares her insights into the application process in the first of a new blog series. #REF2029 Medr, Department for the Economy NI, Research England, Scottish Funding Council

We've just published our Open Access FAQs for REF 2029. Got a question on attribution? Licensing? Take a look. There's also a link from this page to the recording of our town hall covering the policy, in case you missed it. https://lnkd.in/ehcDqsWu

TODAY: Hear what to expect from being on a REF panel and how to write a good application at our town hall with REF Director Rebecca Fairbairn and Panel Chairs Greg Walker and Simon Macklin: 11am to 12pm on Monday 3 March 2025 https://lnkd.in/eBVkMrsc

Are you thinking about applying to be a REF panel member, but not sure what’s needed? Or maybe you’re curious about what REF panel members actually do…. In addition to our session about applying to REF 2029 panels on Monday morning, Medr are running another in the afternoon for potential applicants from Wales.

Thinking about joining a REF panel? Join our upcoming information session to hear about what to expect from being on a panel and how to write a good application.   It’s running from 11am to 12pm on Monday 3 March 2025 and is aimed at anyone who wants to know more about applying to be a REF 2029 panel member.  https://lnkd.in/eBVkMrsc Medr Research England Scottish Funding Council Department for the Economy NI

Today there's another opportunity to hear from the REF Team about the PCE Pilot. Share ideas as we test and develop policy for REF 2029. This session will be conversational and will not be recorded but we will maintain an FAQ based on topics that arise.  12 February 1pm to 2pm - register below Can't make it? We've another planned for 26 February 1pm to 2pm, registration details to follow https://lnkd.in/exbnZWid

The recording for the Town Hall on the PCE Pilot Guidance is now available. https://lnkd.in/e45c8c2A There’s still plenty to discuss in the development of PCE. Join one of our upcoming drop-in forums where people can share ideas and concerns about the pilot template and guidance and work with us on an approach. These will not be recorded but we will maintain an FAQ based on topics that arise. 

Tuesday: Town Hall on the REF 2029 People, Culture and Environment Pilot Join us tomorrow for an overview of the REF 2029 People, Culture and Environment Pilot from the REF 2029 team. https://lnkd.in/e_zzFcD9