'REF 2029 is in listening mode on open access' from Wonkhe

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We have been asked to provide clarity on the REF2029 position on trade books. We confirm that trade books are out of scope in the REF2029 Open Access Policy and are therefore not subject to open access requirements. The consultation and website are updated ref.ac.uk/guidance/ref-2…

Following our update in Jan on the People, Culture and Environment (PCE) element for REF 2029, Exec Chair of Research England Prof Dame Dame Jessica Corner discusses the next steps, including opportunities to be involved: hepi.ac.uk/2024/03/21/peo… #REF2029 Economy NI
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Following the REF initial decisions consultation, we're announcing some updates - most importantly that the next REF will be REF 2029. This is in recognition of the complexities for HEIs in preparing for the exercise.

'What’s happening with the REF initial decisions consultation?' from Dame Jessica Corner in Wonkhe
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What the REF 2021 impact case studies can reveal about UK research from Wonkhe
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The big news today for all UCL Researchers - UCL Profiles is live!!!

🙏 to all those that have been working tirelessly towards the launch. I really hope you're all going to like the new system, I got a little emotional logging into it this morning

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From Wonkhe It’s time to talk about research culture and the REF

Noting: Issues have been raised not covered in the formal consultation. Amongst these are concerns about Environment element, and the balance of its weighting compared to outputs #REF2028

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From UK Research and Innovation 'Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of UKRI’s open access policy'

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Article: How exactly could REF 2028 evidence research culture? wonkhe.com/blogs/how-exac… via @wonkhe

We're excited to announce that Rebecca Fairbairn, will be joining Research England as REF Director. Formerly Director of UKRI India, Rebecca will lead the team responsible for the development and delivery of @REF2028, starting in September. More: orlo.uk/yn32z

From Times Higher: Can the REF really address the research environment crisis?

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👀ICYMI: Submissions to REF 2028 should comprise at least 5% non-traditional outputs

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From Wonkhe REF is expensive because it’s good value
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For our Friday afternoon watch, we're catching up on this week's Emerging Shape of #REF2028 session from The Foundation for Science and Technology UCL REF Research on Research Institute (RoRI) in association with Research England youtube.com/watch?v=hVcRTa…

If you missed this week’s event on The Emerging Shape of #REF2028 (co-hosted by Research on Research Institute (RoRI) The Foundation for Science and Technology UCL REF & Research England) it’s now online here: youtu.be/hVcRTat9n_c Thanks to all our speakers & 600+ participants!

.Dr Elizabeth Gadd @lizziegadd.bsky.social discusses CoARA, notes that #REF2028 moves towards more responsible research assessment, & cautions that good intentions can lead to unintended consequences, so it is important to listen to community feedback

When it comes to measuring research culture, Steven Hill Research England says it is important to reflect on the fact that change, & the direction of change, is probably more important than overall performance on research culture, or at least needs to be considered alongside #REF2028