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Research Excellence Framework

The REF is the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.

Update on progress towards a revised REF submission date Published: 29 May 2020

Following a recent survey gathering views from the higher education sector, the funding bodies are providing an update on the submission deadline options under consideration and the expected timeline for confirming a decision.
Webinar and survey: initial views on REF timetable Published: 15 April 2020

This webinar sets out the first issues and questions about the revised REF timetable, on which initial views were gathered through an online survey.
Views invited on first questions about REF timetable Published: 15 April 2020

A webinar on Tuesday 21 April will set out issues for initial comment, with views to be gathered via an online survey.
Further update on coronavirus (COVID-19) and REF timetable Published: 24 March 2020

The REF team has written to heads of institutions to outline the UK higher education funding bodies’ current position in relation to contingency planning for coronavirus for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.