@REF_2021

Official account of the Research Excellence Framework 2021, undertaken by the four UK HE funding bodies. Twitter page managed by the REF team at @ResEngland.

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Main panel reports detailing how the REF assessment was carried out and providing an overview of the panels’ observations have now been published at ref.ac.uk/
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The framework enabled the diversity in research to be recognised, and highlighted how research is benefiting society. The contribution of those making the submissions and our expert panels, through these unprecedented times, has allowed us to deliver a rigorous set of results.
REF 2021 logo and a quote: "The real differences made to people’s lives, both across the UK and around the world, that are narrated through the impact case studies are in many cases humbling and, in our current times, a significant example of this is provided in our universities’ outstanding contribution to the Covid pandemic." Steven Hill, Chair of the REF Steering Group and Director of Research at Research England.

ALT REF 2021 logo and a quote: "The real differences made to people’s lives, both across the UK and around the world, that are narrated through the impact case studies are in many cases humbling and, in our current times, a significant example of this is provided in our universities’ outstanding contribution to the Covid pandemic." Steven Hill, Chair of the REF Steering Group and Director of Research at Research England.

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• More than 80% of research judged as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in each UK nation and English region. • At least 15% of research was considered world-leading (4*) in three-quarters of the UK’s universities. ref.ac.uk/news/new-evidence-…
REF 2021 logo and facts More than 80% of research judged as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in each UK nation and English region. At least 15% of research was considered world-leading (4*) in three-quarters of the UK’s universities.

ALT REF 2021 logo and facts More than 80% of research judged as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in each UK nation and English region. At least 15% of research was considered world-leading (4*) in three-quarters of the UK’s universities.

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In total, 157 UK universities participated, submitting over 76,000 academic staff. • Overall quality was 41 per cent world-leading (4*) and 43 per cent internationally excellent (3*) across all submitted research activity.
REF 2021 logo and facts In total, 157 UK universities participated, submitting over 76,000 academic staff. • Overall quality was 41 per cent world-leading (4*) and 43 per cent internationally excellent (3*) across all submitted research activity.

ALT REF 2021 logo and facts In total, 157 UK universities participated, submitting over 76,000 academic staff. • Overall quality was 41 per cent world-leading (4*) and 43 per cent internationally excellent (3*) across all submitted research activity.

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Today we, on behalf of our partners in @ResEngland, @ScotFundCouncil, @HEFCW and @Economy_NI, publish the results of the UK-wide assessment of university research. ref.ac.uk/ REF 2021 has identified a substantial proportion of world-leading research across the UK.
Key facts infographic about REF 2021 1,878 submissions including: 157 number of UK universities whose research was assessed 76,132 academic staff 185,594 research outputs 6,781 impact case studies 34 expert sub-panels reviewed the submissions 4 main panels overseeing including: 900 academic members 220 research users The overall quality of submissions was judged, on average to be: 41% world-leading 43% internationally excellent 14% recognised internationally 2% recognised nationally

ALT Key facts infographic about REF 2021 1,878 submissions including: 157 number of UK universities whose research was assessed 76,132 academic staff 185,594 research outputs 6,781 impact case studies 34 expert sub-panels reviewed the submissions 4 main panels overseeing including: 900 academic members 220 research users The overall quality of submissions was judged, on average to be: 41% world-leading 43% internationally excellent 14% recognised internationally 2% recognised nationally

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Two days to go until we can share with you the outcomes of REF 2021. You’ll be able to see the #REFResults on ref.ac.uk/ from 12 May.
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In a week’s time, we’ll be sharing on ref.ac.uk/ the outcomes of the UK’s wide-ranging exercise to assess research at HE institutions. #REFResults
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Ymhen wythnos, byddwn yn rhannu canlyniadau ymarfer eang y DU i asesu ymchwil mewn sefydliadau AU ar ref.ac.uk. #REFResults
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Two weeks until we publish the outcomes of REF 2021. #REFResults Our team is working on behalf of our partners @ScotFundCouncil @HEFCW @ResEngland and @Economy_NI to bring you the results of the most comprehensive assessment of the quality of research at UK HE institutions.
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Byddwn yn cyheoddi canlyniadau'r Fframwaith Rhagoriaeth Ymchwil 2021 mewn pythefnos. #REFResults Rydym yn gweithio ar ran ein partneriaid @ScotFundCouncil @HEFCW @ResEngland @Economy_NI i ddod â chanlyniadau'r asesiad cynhwysfawr o ansawdd ymchwil yn sefydliadau AU y DU i chi.
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