"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
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Securing a world-class, dynamic & responsive research base across the full academic spectrum within UK higher education.
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The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the UK’s system for assessing the excellence of research in UK higher education providers (HEIs). The REF outcomes are used to inform the allocation of around £2 billion per year of public funding for universities’ research. Research England manages the REF on behalf of all four UK higher education funding bodies: - Research England - Scottish Funding Council - Medr: Commission for Tertiary Education and Research | Y Comisiwn Addysg Drydyddol ac Ymchwil - Department for the Economy, Northern Ireland Our shared policy aim for research assessment is to secure a world-class, dynamic and responsive research base across the full academic spectrum within UK higher education.
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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
Are you interested in shaping the next REF? Put yourself forward for main panel and sub-panel membership! The application process is open until noon 28 April. A fortnight ago, we hosted a Town Hall on the application process and had some excellent questions. To support prospective applicants, we’re running a series of blogs, each addressing key aspects of REF panel membership: - First up, I’ll be walking you through the application process—what’s involved and what to consider - Greg Walker, Chair of Main Panel D, will follow with insights into what it means to be on a panel - Simon Macklin, Chair of the REF 2029 People and Diversity Advisory Panel, will round off the series by discussing our approach diversity in panel membership https://lnkd.in/e9zJWqvy
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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
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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
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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.
Webinar: REF 2029 Panels – applying to be a panel member 🗓️ Monday, 3 March 2025 – 14.00-15.00 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…. Join us for this webinar organised by Medr, Learned Society of Wales and Universities Wales on applying to be a member of REF 2029 assessment panels. https://lnkd.in/eW493wRp Learned Society of Wales Universities Wales The Research Excellence Framework (REF)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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! 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 📝 There is one application form to complete that covers all available roles. 📢 We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you are not certain that you meet every criterion. We are keen to hear from individuals with varied expertise who can bring unique perspectives to the panels. Experiences 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. https://lnkd.in/e8VwaJYW #ref2029 #panelopportunity Medr: Commission for Tertiary Education and Research | Y Comisiwn Addysg Drydyddol ac Ymchwil Scottish Funding Council Research England Department for the Economy NI