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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We've just opened our sector survey to gather targeted feedback on policy areas for final development. The survey will remain open until 4pm on 4 September 2026. Join us tomorrow at 11am for a webinar on the survey topics and a Q&A with the REF team. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/ref-202...

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We will launch a short sector survey on 30 July 2026 to gather targeted feedback on a small number of policy areas for final development. Read more: 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/ref-202...

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REF 2029 sector survey on final policy developments – REF 2029

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ARMA UK @armauk.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Did you miss last week's ARMA REF Forum? Recordings of the keynote presentations from Rebecca Fairbairn & Professor Hugh McKenna are now available to view on our website. Catch up here: arma.ac.uk/public-resources @ref2029.bsky.social

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Projects, publications and resources (open access) – ARMA

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

See you at 11! Our Town Hall on the REF 2029 Engagement and Impact (E&I) guidance starts shortly. Join us for an overview of the guidance and put your questions to the REF team. There is no need to register, just follow the link on this page: 2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...

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How to get involved – REF 2029

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Scottish Funding Council @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

A special blog today from Helen Cross, SFC’s Director of R&I and Deputy Chair of the @ref2029.bsky.social Steering Group provides details of key updates and changes as the REF exercise resumes 2029.ref.ac.uk/resources/cl...

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Steven Hill, Chair of our (REF) Steering Group, will give a keynote at the HE Professional Conference 18 December 2025. This session is part of the wider paid-for HE Professional Conference, but the keynote is open to all at no cost. heprofessional.co.uk/ref-2029-wha...

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REF 2029: What Next? — HE Professional

REF 2029: What Next? will provide a vital checkpoint allowing institutions to examine the development of the Research Excellence Framework and explore how to prepare strategically for the countdown to...

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

REF 2029 publishes updates and resumes criteria setting following pause All updates are now live on our website: 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/ref-202...

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

The names of panel members for the criteria-setting phase of REF 2029 have now been announced on our panels pages. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/expert-...

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Expert panels appointed for REF 2029 – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

The four UK higher education funding bodies confirm the pause in the criteria setting and publication of final guidance for REF 2029 for a short period, as announced by the UK Science Minister Lord Vallance today at the Universities UK conference. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/pause-t...

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Pause to REF 2029 criteria setting and publication of final guidance – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

We have published an updated Code of Practice template which incorporates an additional section to cover the allocation of contracts to Units of Assessment (UoAs). This follows feedback from the CoP Town Hall. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/updated...

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Updated Code of Practice template published – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

New blog: Recognising all those who drive research excellence. Kelly Vere MBE writes: "One of the most exciting developments in the evolution of REF 2029 is the clear intention to recognise the contributions of everyone who enables or leads research." Read it here: 2029.ref.ac.uk/recognising-...

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

TODAY: REF Town Hall Join us for an overview of the Code of Practice guidance, followed by live Q&A with the REF team. 🗓️ Tuesday 8 July 2025 🕐 1:00–2:00 PM 📜 Overview + Q&A 🔗 No registration needed: 2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to... Slides & recording will be shared afterward.

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How to get involved – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

REF 2029 timetable updated: we have added more detail and more specific dates. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/ref-202...

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REF 2029 Timetable updated – REF 2029

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Arts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Congratulations to Prof Susan Harrow (@frenchatbristol.bsky.social) who has been appointed as Deputy Chair of a #REF2029 sub-panel on Modern Languages and Linguistics 🥳 Read more about the appointments and what @ref2029.bsky.social means in practice 👉 bit.ly/4kNvZRe

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

REF 2029 policy release: We’re pleased to share the guidance for the Contributions to Knowledge and Understanding element and the updated Code of Practice guidance. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/cku-cop... #REF2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

We’ve made some updates to the REF 2029 Open Access Policy and the accompanying FAQ. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/open-ac...

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Open Access Policy and FAQ updated – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

The REF 2029 list of research fellowships demonstrating research independence is now live. It supports HEIs in identifying staff who meet independence criteria under the volume measure guidance. 🔗 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/researc... #REF2029

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Research fellowships demonstrating research independence – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

"REF 2029 offers a chance to recognise the environments that shape research excellence and ensure the UK’s system supports talent, innovation and impact." new blog from Professor Dame Jessica Corner www.ukri.org/councils/res... @ukri.org

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Research England blog

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

"I want to motivate individuals across the UK, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to apply to panel membership." Dr Muneeb Imtiaz Ahmad encourages you to apply 2029.ref.ac.uk/resources/a-...

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A call to inspire and encourage you to join us to deliver REF 2029 – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

We're excited to announce the membership of the Secretariat for REF 2029. The Secretariat plays a pivotal role in the development and delivery of the REF. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/members...

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Membership confirmed for REF Secretariat – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

"I have always emerged from a REF exercise with a real sense of awe and admiration for what people are doing, and for the collective strength of the discipline." @gregmw4.bsky.social bsky.social tells us what it's like to be on a REF panel and why you should apply. 2029.ref.ac.uk/resources/be...

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Being a REF panellist – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

We've just published our Open Access FAQs for REF 2029. Got a question on attribution? Licensing? Take a look. There's also a link from this page to the recording of our town hall covering the policy, in case you missed it. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/open-ac...

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Open Access FAQs published – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

TODAY: Hear what to expect from being on a REF panel and how to write a good application at our Town Hall with REF Director Rebecca Fairbairn and Panel Chairs Greg Walker and Simon Macklin: 11am to 12pm on Monday 3 March 2025 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/informa...

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Information session on applying to be a panel member for REF 2029 – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

PCE forum today: 26 February, 1-2pm In depth discussion, aimed at those not already involved in the pilot, on evidence sources and corroborating sources; operating contexts and journey travelled; and the split between institutional level and unit-level. Register: 2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...

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How to get involved – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Are you thinking about applying to be a REF panel member, but not sure what’s needed? Then there are two sessions on Monday that might interest you! One from us and one from @medr.bsky.social (1/4) #ref2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Today there's another opportunity to hear from the REF Team about the PCE Pilot. This session will be conversational and will not be recorded but we will maintain an FAQ based on topics that arise. 12 February 1pm to 2pm - register below events.teams.microsoft.com/event/85aad3...

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Our next town hall is coming up tomorrow. Join us 11-12 for a session covering the REF 2029 People, Culture and Environment Pilot followed by a Q&A 2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...

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How to get involved – REF 2029

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Hidden REF @hiddenref.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

We are pleased to officially announce our £3.5 million funding from Research England for our five-year project, Embedding Trust in Evaluation (E-TIE), we will be working with Research England, the REF 2029 team and the Research Diversity Advisory Panel. hidden-ref.org/campaign-to-...

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Campaign to recognise ‘hidden’ research outputs and roles given formal go-ahead

Today we released a press release about the next, funded phase of the Hidden REF! Read the press release below. A campaign to recognise the ‘hidden’ […]

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

The recording is now available and we will follow up soon with the written Q&A 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/recordi...

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Recording published for the Open Access Town Hall – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

TODAY: Town Hall on the REF 2029 Open Access Policy 11am to 12pm. Tune in for an overview of the open access policy from the REF 2029 Team. The session will be recorded and we will make it available soon after on the website. No need to register simply join at this link at 11am lnkd.in/ehKvrgAx

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Apply now for the REF 2029 panels. 📝 There is one application form that covers all available roles and there is no nomination process - put yourself forward! 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/ref-202...

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REF 2029 main and sub-panel recruitment – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

OUT NOW: REF 2029 Volume Measure Guidance and associated Code of Practice Guidance 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/volume-... #ref2029

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REF 2029 Volume Measure and associated Code of Practice guidance published – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

We've got several Town halls coming up on Open Access, PCE and Volume measure: 2029.ref.ac.uk/about/how-to...

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How to get involved – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Today we have updated our People, Culture and Environment (PCE) pages with the guidance and template being used for the Pilot, and opportunities for the community to join events to discuss the Pilot further. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/guidanc... #ref2029

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Guidance published for the People, Culture and Environment Pilot – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Applications for the REF secretariat roles close on Monday 13 Jan - we look forward to hearing from you! 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/ref-202... #REF2029

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REF 2029 panel secretariat recruitment – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

We’ve just published a bit of a roundup and some updates: 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/ref-tal...

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REF talks, updates and get involved – REF 2029

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Royal Economic Society @resmedia.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

📢 @ref2029.bsky.social has now opened recruitment for the REF 2029 panels and sub-panels, including for chair and deputy chair roles. ⏰Sub-panel chair and deputy chair roles: 6 February 2025 ⏰Sub-panel members: 28 April 2025 More info👉 bit.ly/3P4GPUN #EconTwitter #REF2029

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Recruitment open for REF 2029 main and sub-panels - Royal Economic Society

REF 2029 has now opened recruitment for the REF 2029 panels and sub-panels, including for chair and deputy chair roles.

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 18/12/2024

This week REF launched its call for membership of the subject panels for 2029. This includes for the chair, deputy chair and members of the History sub-panel. This time, application is via self-nomination bit.ly/4gnTOwW. Closing dates: chairs 6 February / panel members 28 April 2025 #Skystorians

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REF 2029 main and sub-panel recruitment – REF 2029

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

We have just opened recruitment for the REF 2029 panels. There is no nomination process and we invite you to put yourself forward 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/ref-202...

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REF 2029 main and sub-panel recruitment – REF 2029

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Congratulations to our EPVC, Prof Louise Kenny @louiseckenny.bsky.social, on her appointment as Chair of the Medicine, Health & Life Sciences #REF2029 Main Panel. This key role will shape the assessment & development of research excellence across the sector. ▶️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2024/12/03/e...

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Executive Pro-Vice-Chancellor confirmed for REF 2029 main panels - University of Liverpool News

Executive Pro-Vice-Chancellor confirmed for REF 2029 main panels

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University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

It’s great to see Professor Jane Falkingham announced as one of the chairs of a REF 2029 main panels. Jane will provide leadership and guidance for the social sciences panel. @ref2029.bsky.social #WeAreUoS #AcademicSky #REF2029 ‪‪

Professor Jane Falkingham CBE, Vice President of Engagement & International at the University of Southampton, seated at a desk in a blue blazer and glasses, alongside a quote highlighting the REF's role in research support and the focus on research culture in REF 2029.

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

We are pleased to have appointed sector leaders to chair the broad REF 2029 Main Panels: 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/chairs-...

Four headshots in a row. All four people have greenery behind them. On the left is Professor Louise Kenny, to her right is Professor Tom Rodden, next is Professor Jane Falkingham then on the right of the picture is Professor Greg Walker.

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ref2029.bsky.social @ref2029.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Two #REF2029 talks this week, both free to access 👇🧵

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