The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the UK’s system for assessing the excellence of research in UK higher education institutions (HEIs). The REF outcomes are used to inform the allocation of around £2 billion per year of public funding for universities’ research.

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.

Introduction to the REF results 157 UK higher education institutions (HEIs) made submissions in 34 subject-based units of assessment (UOAs). The submissions were assessed by panels of experts , who produced an overall quality profile for each submission.

Jan 16, 2025 · The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the system for assessing the excellence of research in UK higher education institutions (HEIs). It was first conducted in 2014 and again in 2021, replacing the previous Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).

157 UK higher education institutions (HEIs) made submissions in 34 subject-based units of assessment (UOAs). The submissions were assessed by panels of experts , who produced an overall quality profile for each submission.

Jul 8, 2022 · REF 2021 was delivered by the REF team, based at Research England, on behalf of the four funding bodies. This report provides the REF Director’s review of the operational delivery of the exercise by the REF team, across the period …

Jan 21, 2025 · REF 2029 will comprise 34 sub-panels. Each group of sub-panels is overseen by a main panel, ensuring a cohesive and consistent approach to assessment across disciplines. The REF panels are at the heart of the REF assessment process and they bring together specialists in each Unit of Assessment (UoA). You can now apply to join the sub-panels.

The following material is available, or is forthcoming soon, on the REF website: Full results: the overall quality profile and the outputs, impact and environment sub-profiles awarded to each submission. Analysis: summary data about each unit of submission and analysis of the REF results as a whole.

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the new system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. The results of the 2014 REF were published on 18 December 2014.

The impact case study database allows you to browse and search for impact case studies submitted to the REF 2021. Use the search and filters below to find the impact case studies you are looking for.