University Alliance responds to the initial proposed changes to the Research Excellence Framework (REF)
…uture Research Assessment Programme, we outlined concerns that REF would become a more frequent exercise. We are therefore delighted that REF will next be conducted in 2028. This brings a degree of stability to our research community and allows them to concentrate on what they do best: delivering high-quality, impactful research in partnership with industry. We are also pleased to see that the definition of research excellence has been expanded, t…