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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 2009HEFCE consultation - closes 16 th Dec Early 2010High level outcome of consultation 2010HEFCE establishes expert panels and publishes guidance to institutions 2012Institutions make submissions 2013Assessment and outcomes published 2014Outcomes inform funding

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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