1. Research at York Presentation to Council Alastair Fitter Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research

2. University Income >36% of income is research driven (2003-2004)

3. Research Income 36% increase in 5 years

4. Estimate for 2005-6 - £41M 45% from 2 depts (Biology, Chemistry) 70% from top 5 (inc. Computer Science, SPSW, Health Sciences) 1 / 3 from Research Councils, ¼ each from Charities & Government <5% from Industry - & declining Charity income shows greatest growth Research Income

5. Performance Indicators 2 nd most efficient University (8 th in table): research grants/ staff costs Top 10 for research (Times) Top 20 for total research income 3rd greatest number of research active staff in 2001 RAE (93%)

6. Research Students Over 950 Research Students 350 overseas students from over 50 countries Nearly £800k support for research students

7. Research Students 50%

8. External Links White Rose Worldwide Universities Network: UK, US, China, EU Northern Way: 8 northern Universities Yorkshire Forward: RDA Science City York

9. RAE Background Research Assessment Exercise 6 th national exercise (4 th RAE) Determines the ‘QR’ funding from HEFCE for future years QR = Volume (staff submitted) x Grading

10. Why RAE matters QR is 12% of York’s income 36% of the York’s income from research Scores drive League Tables and eligibility for funding Affects external perception

11. RAE Performance 2001 Score 5*English, Computer Science, Psychology 5 Biology, Chemistry, Community-based Clinical Subjects, Economics, History, Linguistics, Pure & Applied Mathematics, Music, Nursing, Philosophy, Politics, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology. 4Education, Environmental Sciences, Physics 3aArchaeology, Electronics 80% of Staff work in 5 or 5* departments

12. RAE Process Peer Review 3 elements –Research Outputs (journal papers, books, patents etc) –Research Environment Research Students Research Income –Research Esteem

13. RAE 2008 Submission based on ‘Unit of Assessment’ –15 Main Panels –67 discipline-based sub-panels We choose which staff to submit and to which UoA Each member of staff can (must) submit 4 outputs Assessment period 1 Jan 2001 to 31 Dec 2007 (for outputs)

14. Key Dates 1 January 2001Start of Assessment Period January 2006Final criteria and working methods of main panels and sub-panels issued August 2006Issue pilot software and draft manuals December 2006Issue final software, final manuals and invitation to HEIs to make submissions Spring 2007Survey of HEIs submission intentions 31 July 2007End of assessment period for research income and research student data 31 October 2007Census date 30 November 2007Closing date for submissions 31 December 2007End of publication period (cut-off point for publication of research outputs) December 2008Results published

15. RAE 2008 Number of research active staff selected, by category Number of research assistants Number of research students and studentships Research income Qualitative information on research environment and esteem measures Details of research outputs

16. Gradings 4 starWorld-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour. 3 starInternationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour but falls short of the highest standards of excellence. 2 starRecognised internationally in terms of originality, significance and rigour. 1 starRecognised nationally in terms of originality, significance and rigour. Un- classified Falls below the standard of nationally recognised work, or not research as defined by RAE.... but individual Panels and sub- panels have their own gloss on these

17. RAE Results: the ‘Profile’

18. RAE 2008 Equal Opportunity Issues are a major issue in 2008, including legislation on: –Age Discrimination –Disability –Race –Religion or belief –Sex Discrimination –Sexual Orientation

19. RAE 2008 Guidance given on managing EO issues Must have a code of practice for selection of staff for RAE Training for those involved in decision making Monitoring of selection outcomes Right of Appeal

20. Other Issues More account of applied research Attempt to judge non-standard research outputs fairly No requirement for information on staff not submitted HEFCE will decide funding mechanism AFTER the results announced

21. York Preparations Mock RAE to be submitted by departments by March 31 2007 Use of ‘critical friends’ Systematic review of boundary areas Forward planning to allow time to optimise submissions Focus on research not RAE