Consultations
We respond regularly to consultations and calls for evidence from government departments, Parliamentary Select Committees and other bodies.
Research Excellence Framework 2028: issues for further consultation following the initial decisions
Our response welcomes that REF2028, overall, is taking strides towards measuring the capability of institutions to develop researchers and recognise collective endeavours, however highlights the significant amount of change (between REF2021/REF2028) with limited time for implementation.
Proposed Research Excellence Framework (2008)
Our response summarises and highlights community views on the proposals for REF, conveying support for dual funding, non-STEM mode of assessment, and discipline-based peer-review. This response refers to what ultimately became REF2014.
REF2014 - Second Consultation
We convey community comments, and emphasise that geography must be recognised and assessed as a single unit, but in a way that accounts for the nature of the discipline
Draft panel criteria and working methods (REF 2014)
Open Access in the Post-2014 REF
Our reponse argues for clearer wording of criteria, point-of-publication access to outputs, and distinct HEFCE policy on embargoes and licensing.
Open access and submissions to the REF post-2014
Review of the Role of Metrics in Research Assessment
Our response reiterates the position that metrics cannot adequately capture originality, significance and rigour of academic outputs
Research Excellence Framework Review
A call for evidence on the REF as part of Lord Stern's independent review. Our response stresses that current metrics, and definitions of output and impact, do not adequately assess research, particularly in interdisciplinary contexts.
Teaching Excellence Framework Technical Consultation
Our response to the BEIS consultation on TEF emphasises the importance and interconnection of teaching and research and supports the use of qualitative metrics for a more effective TEF.
Consultation on the second Research Excellence Framework
Our response highlights the need to recognise and accommodate interdisciplinarity, and need for continuity from REF 2014.
REF2021 consultation on the draft guidance and criteria
In our response regarding REF, we request transparency and clarity in methods and approach, and express concerns about administrative burden and UoA / HESA mapping
Knowledge Exchange Framework Consultation
We argue for a broader understanding and subsequent assessment of knowledge exchange and collaboration. We also call for more attention to relative opportunities when determining clustering.