REF 2029 will deliver an expanded definition of research excellence, recognising the wide range of research, roles, and people that are essential to the vitality of the UK’s vibrant research system.
Purpose of the panel
The REF 2029 People and Diversity Advisory Panel (PDAP), along with the Research Diversity Advisory Panel, will:
- advise the REF Steering Group on the development and delivery of the exercise, acting as critical friends
- advise on the development of REF 2029 assessment criteria and the delivery of the assessment
- contribute to the REF 2029 assessment process
The PDAP will develop strategies to:
- support recognition of a diversity of roles, careers and career stages within REF 2029 development, delivery, and assessment
- advance equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) throughout REF 2029
We recognise that the work of the People and Diversity Advisory Panel will overlap, in places, with the work of the Research Diversity Advisory Panel, as matters concerning the diversity of people and the diversity of research are strongly interlinked. The two panels will work together where there is benefit in doing so.
It will not be possible for advisory panel members to act as full REF panel members as there will be periods where deliverables will be due concurrently and where advisory panel members will be required to provide objective advice and contribution to criteria development and assessment.
Terms of reference for PDAP panel members.
Panel membership
Chair
Professor Simon Macklin, Deputy Vice-Chancellor University for the Creative Arts
Deputy chairs
Professor Lynn Ang, Pro-Director and Vice-Dean Research, University College London
Dr Kelly Vere, University Director of Technical Strategy, University of Nottingham
Panel members
Professor Arinola Adefila, Professor of Social Policy and EDI, Buckinghamshire New University
Ms Helen Curtis, School Manager, Medical School, University of Bristol
Mr Paul Davidson, Director of People and Culture, University of Ulster
Professor Doris Ruth Eikhof, Professor of Cultural Economy & Policy, University of Glasgow
Professor Toni Haastrup, Chair & Professor in Global Politics, University of Manchester
Dr Cosimo Inserra, Associate Dean for Equality Diversity and Inclusivity, Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
Professor Tyler Kelly, Professor of Pure Mathematics, University of Birmingham
Dr Adam Vasco, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, University of Wolverhampton