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- See you at 11! Our Town Hall on the REF 2029 Engagement and Impact (E&I) guidance starts shortly. Join us for an overview of the guidance and put your questions to the REF team. There is no need to register, just follow the link on this page: 2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...
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- Steven Hill, Chair of our (REF) Steering Group, will give a keynote at the HE Professional Conference 18 December 2025. This session is part of the wider paid-for HE Professional Conference, but the keynote is open to all at no cost. heprofessional.co.uk/ref-2029-wha...
- Reposted by ref2029A special blog today from Helen Cross, SFC’s Director of R&I and Deputy Chair of the @ref2029.bsky.social Steering Group provides details of key updates and changes as the REF exercise resumes 2029.ref.ac.uk/resources/cl...
- Steven Hill, Chair of our (REF) Steering Group, will give a keynote at the HE Professional Conference 18 December 2025. This session is part of the wider paid-for HE Professional Conference, but the keynote is open to all at no cost. heprofessional.co.uk/ref-2029-wha...
- REF 2029 publishes updates and resumes criteria setting following pause All updates are now live on our website: 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/ref-202...
- The names of panel members for the criteria-setting phase of REF 2029 have now been announced on our panels pages. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/expert-...
- The four UK higher education funding bodies confirm the pause in the criteria setting and publication of final guidance for REF 2029 for a short period, as announced by the UK Science Minister Lord Vallance today at the Universities UK conference. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/pause-t...
- We have published an updated Code of Practice template which incorporates an additional section to cover the allocation of contracts to Units of Assessment (UoAs). This follows feedback from the CoP Town Hall. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/updated...
- New blog: Recognising all those who drive research excellence. Kelly Vere MBE writes: "One of the most exciting developments in the evolution of REF 2029 is the clear intention to recognise the contributions of everyone who enables or leads research." Read it here: 2029.ref.ac.uk/recognising-...
- We have also updated our guidance to clarify the definition of eligible employment relationships. This change ensures that all staff, regardless of profession, who undertake, enable, or support research, can be recognised within submissions. 2029.ref.ac.uk/guidance/cha...
- We've just released details on the approvals process for an institutional Code of Practice 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/code-of... #ref2029 @medr.bsky.social, @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social, @Research England @ukri.org, @economy-ni.gov.uk
- TODAY: REF Town Hall Join us for an overview of the Code of Practice guidance, followed by live Q&A with the REF team. 🗓️ Tuesday 8 July 2025 🕐 1:00–2:00 PM 📜 Overview + Q&A 🔗 No registration needed: 2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to... Slides & recording will be shared afterward.
- REF 2029 timetable updated: we have added more detail and more specific dates. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/ref-202...
- Reposted by ref2029Congratulations to Prof Susan Harrow (@frenchatbristol.bsky.social) who has been appointed as Deputy Chair of a #REF2029 sub-panel on Modern Languages and Linguistics 🥳 Read more about the appointments and what @ref2029.bsky.social means in practice 👉 bit.ly/4kNvZRe
- REF 2029 policy release: We’re pleased to share the guidance for the Contributions to Knowledge and Understanding element and the updated Code of Practice guidance. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/cku-cop... #REF2029
- Head of REF Policy, Jonathan Piotrowski, explores one of the most discussed topics in REF 2029 in a new blog: Navigating the complex landscape of portability for REF 2029 2029.ref.ac.uk/resources/na... #REF2029
- We’ve made some updates to the REF 2029 Open Access Policy and the accompanying FAQ. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/open-ac...
- The REF 2029 list of research fellowships demonstrating research independence is now live. It supports HEIs in identifying staff who meet independence criteria under the volume measure guidance. 🔗 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/researc... #REF2029
- "REF 2029 offers a chance to recognise the environments that shape research excellence and ensure the UK’s system supports talent, innovation and impact." new blog from Professor Dame Jessica Corner www.ukri.org/councils/res... @ukri.org
- "I want to motivate individuals across the UK, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to apply to panel membership." Dr Muneeb Imtiaz Ahmad encourages you to apply 2029.ref.ac.uk/resources/a-...
- We're excited to announce the membership of the Secretariat for REF 2029. The Secretariat plays a pivotal role in the development and delivery of the REF. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/members...
- Rebecca Fairbairn said: “Secretaries and Advisors are a crucial component of the REF exercise and the REF team, they provide the connectivity that holds this complicated programme together.”
- "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." @gregmw4.bsky.social bsky.social tells us what it's like to be on a REF panel and why you should apply. 2029.ref.ac.uk/resources/be...
- 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. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/open-ac...
- 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 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/informa...
- PCE forum today: 26 February, 1-2pm In depth discussion, aimed at those not already involved in the pilot, on evidence sources and corroborating sources; operating contexts and journey travelled; and the split between institutional level and unit-level. Register: 2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...
- Are you thinking about applying to be a REF panel member, but not sure what’s needed? Then there are two sessions on Monday that might interest you! One from us and one from @medr.bsky.social (1/4) #ref2029
- Thinking about joining a REF panel? Join our upcoming information session aimed at anyone who wants to know more about applying. Learn what to expect from being on a panel and how to write a good application. 11am to 12pm on Monday 3 March 2025 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/informa... (2/4)
- Working at an organisations in Wales? Want to know more about applying to be a REF 2029 panel member? Join @medr.bsky.social on Monday, 3 March 2025 – 14.00-15.00 www.medr.cymru/en/News/webi... (3/4)
- Missed a recent REF Town Hall? you can access the slides and recordings here: 2029.ref.ac.uk/resources/ (4/4)
- Today there's another opportunity to hear from the REF Team about the PCE Pilot. 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 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/85aad3...
- Can't make it? We've another planned for 26 February 1pm to 2pm, registration details to follow You can re-watch the PCE Town Hall here youtu.be/6b-L5Hxu7kc
- Our next town hall is coming up tomorrow. Join us 11-12 for a session covering the REF 2029 People, Culture and Environment Pilot followed by a Q&A 2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...
- Reposted by ref2029We are pleased to officially announce our £3.5 million funding from Research England for our five-year project, Embedding Trust in Evaluation (E-TIE), we will be working with Research England, the REF 2029 team and the Research Diversity Advisory Panel. hidden-ref.org/campaign-to-...
- The recording is now available and we will follow up soon with the written Q&A 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/recordi...
- TODAY: Town Hall on the REF 2029 Open Access Policy 11am to 12pm. Tune in for an overview of the open access policy from the REF 2029 Team. The session will be recorded and we will make it available soon after on the website. No need to register simply join at this link at 11am lnkd.in/ehKvrgAx
- TODAY: Town Hall on the REF 2029 Open Access Policy 11am to 12pm. Tune in for an overview of the open access policy from the REF 2029 Team. The session will be recorded and we will make it available soon after on the website. No need to register simply join at this link at 11am lnkd.in/ehKvrgAx
- Apply now for the REF 2029 panels. 📝 There is one application form that covers all available roles and there is no nomination process - put yourself forward! 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/ref-202...
- Closing midday 6 February 2025 ▶️ Sub-panel chair and deputy chair Closing midday 28 April 2025 ▶️ Sub-panel member ▶️ Main panel international expert ▶️ Main panel people, culture & environment (PCE) expert ▶️ Main panel user expert ▶️ Main panel interdisciplinary expert 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/ref-202...
- 📢 We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you are not certain that you meet every criterion.
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View full threadExperiences beyond academia, including other sectors, policy work, and community-based experience are also highly valued; this includes diverse lived experiences and those with an understanding of diverse research practices, outputs, impacts and engagement practice.
- OUT NOW: REF 2029 Volume Measure Guidance and associated Code of Practice Guidance 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/volume-... #ref2029
- We've got several Town halls coming up on Open Access, PCE and Volume measure: 2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...
- Today we have updated our People, Culture and Environment (PCE) pages with the guidance and template being used for the Pilot, and opportunities for the community to join events to discuss the Pilot further. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/guidanc... #ref2029
- Applications for the REF secretariat roles close on Monday 13 Jan - we look forward to hearing from you! 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/ref-202... #REF2029
- We’ve just published a bit of a roundup and some updates: 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/ref-tal...
- Register your interest in deep dive for REF 2029 Contribution to Knowledge and Understanding policy 2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...
- We’ve added more detail to the timetable and updated some timings that were announced earlier this month. 2029.ref.ac.uk/about/timeta...
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