The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the new system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions (HEIs). It will replace the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) and will be completed in 2014. Further details are available at
REF 2014 Latest News
The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) has published draft assessment criteria and working methods of the main and sub-panels for consultation.
The аĿª½±will be submitting a response to the consultation and we would very much welcome contributions and comments via our blog.
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Posts to the аĿª½±blog should be made by 20 September.