In June the four Higher Education Funding Bodies published the Initial Decisions on the 2028 Research Excellence Framework (REF).
Since then our formal consultation on specific issues has now closed and we have received 260 detailed, thoughtful responses which we are carefully considering.
It has been really pleasing to receive so many positive responses to the changes, but responses have also highlighted areas of concern and possible unintended consequences.
Practical issues have been identified, and a variety of possible solutions proposed.
We have also invited inputs specifically on proposals relating to the People, Culture and Environment element which builds on the Environment element of REF 2021. Responses to this are due by 1 December.
