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Understanding the Research Excellence Framework (REF): Overview, Proposals, and Timetable

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the successor to the Research Assessment Exercise, aiming to evaluate the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. REF informs the allocation of approximately £1.76 billion per annum in government funding. The framework assesses research outputs (60%), environment (15%), and impact (25%). Institutions select staff and submit case studies to demonstrate the impact of their research. This document outlines key proposals, consultation details, and further resources for more in-depth understanding of the REF process.

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Understanding the Research Excellence Framework (REF): Overview, Proposals, and Timetable

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  1. Introduction to the Research Excellence Framework

  2. What is REF? • Timetable • REF consultation proposals • Further information

  3. What is REF? Successor to the Research Assessment Exercise • Benchmarking • Accountability • Informs allocation of “QR” funding £1.76 billion pa Expert review of evidence submitted by institutions

  4. Timetable

  5. REF Consultation Proposals • Research “… a process of investigation leading to new insights effectively shared” • Fewer, larger Units of Assessment with greater consistency of approach across them • Institutions select staff for inclusion • Outputs(60%) • Environment(15%) • Impact (25%) • Outcome will be a profile (4* to Unclassified)

  6. Outputs • 3 or 4 per person submitted? • Double-weighting - how defined? • Use of bibliometrics in some areas

  7. Environment • Management • Resourcing • Engagement

  8. Impact • Pilot underway • Assess at level of submitted unit • Impact arising from excellent research • Case studies – what is the impact, how did the unit contribute, evidence of underpinning research • Impact statement – at level of submitted unit

  9. Further information HEFCE website for information on REF including the consultation http://www.hefce.ac.uk/research/ref/resources/ http://www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/hefce/2009/09_38/ Useful summary of REF Proposals: http://www.hefce.ac.uk/research/ref/resources/REFguide.pdf

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