Opposition to changing the REF shows why change is needed
Universities shouldn’t have to ask what a good research culture looks like, says Gemma Derrick. The UK university sector is exhausted. We are suffering a hangover from Covid-19 and industrial action....
View ArticleShaking Up The Status Quo: The Hidden REF Festival And The 5% Manifesto
Imagine a REF that recognises the contribution of everyone involved in the development and realisation of research – the technicians, the Research Managers, the non-academic gatherers of data? You may...
View ArticleResearch assessment, the Hidden REF, and Octopus
In this podcast, Simon Hettrick and Alex Freeman discuss the need for change in research assessment and how this can be achieved. Delving into the limitations of traditional methods, the conversation...
View ArticleHidden REF Competition 2024
We are thrilled to announce the Hidden REF competition 2024! The Hidden REF was launched to raise awareness of the research outputs and roles that are vital to research but overlooked by traditional...
View ArticleThe Hidden REF White Paper
The Hidden REF White Paper An output from the campaign so far is a published white paper. Shaping the future of research evaluation. Insights from The Festival of Hidden REF. Authors: Derrick, G.E.,...
View ArticleThe first institution to sign up to the Hidden REF 5% manifesto
The first institution to sign up to the Hidden REF 5% manifesto The Research team at Bath Spa first became aware of the Hidden REF in 2021 when we nominated our impact team and our repository...
View ArticleThe Hidden REF Competition 2024 is waiting for your submission!
The Hidden REF Competition 2024 is waiting for your submission! The Hidden REF was launched to raise awareness of the research outputs and roles that are vital to research but overlooked by...
View ArticleThe Hidden REF Competition 2024
The Hidden REF Competition 2024 Does your work gain the recognition it deserves? If not, we want to hear from you by the 13th of September! Research organisations use publications as practically the...
View ArticleThe human costs of the research-assessment culture
Rachel Brazil at Nature investigates how large-scale evaluation permeates the UK university system, but some countries are rejecting harsh judgements and emphasizing strategic development. Read the...
View ArticleHidden REF Competition 2024 Awards Ceremony
Hidden REF Competition 2024 Awards Ceremony Join us at the Hidden REF Competition 2024 Awards Ceremony, a unique event dedicated to celebrating the often-overlooked contributions that power research...
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