Online Workshop on Wednesday 17 July 2024 at 10:00 – 11:00
Wondering what the REF is? There’s a new session on Develop, as part of the Research in practice series. It is all about raising awareness of the Research Excellence Framework (REF)
Book your place here: Develop – University of Bristol – REF – Research Excellence Framework Awareness [login is required]
Facilitators and Course Managers: Jon Gausden (Bristol) and Celine Petitjean (Bristol)
Overview of Session: Have you ever wondered what the ‘REF’ is? How it works? What the process is all about? How does it impact the University, your School, your work? The REF, or Research Excellence Framework, is the UK’s system for assessing the quality of research in all UK Universities. REF reviews research output quality, but also its impact on our economy and society, and the way in which research is conducted, i.e. the research culture and environment of a University. This one-hour session will give you a general overview of what the REF* is through a presentation of the process, the different elements of assessment, and the impact of REF on all Higher Education actors. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and discussion for you to engage as much as you wish. Our goal is to give you the key knowledge you need to understand and engage with this process, whether you are directly involved in the REF submission, or not. As producers of research, it is also important from a career development point of view, for you to understand the mechanisms behind research assessment for UK Universities and the subsequent allocation of recurrent research funding. * REF rules are still evolving and so the information provided is our best understanding at the time and may need to be updated as we learn more.
Course objectives
We will cover: What is the REF? What has REF got to do with me? Why is it Important? How does the process work? Research England Timeline, Clarify strategic understanding of the REF, Additional resources, Q&A
Key outcomes: Demystifying & Awareness of the REF for members of the research community.