As neurodiversity becomes more prominent in REF, is its meaning being lost? - LSE Impact Neurodiversity has become a mobilising concept in UK research, but does the way it deployed in research writing undermine the terms' original intent?

👀ICYMI: "Neurodiversity is not something that some people have; it is a characteristic of human populations. When that distinction is lost, methods, outputs & impacts become uncoupled from the paradigm’s inclusive aims."

#Neurodiversity #REF2029 @rosalie-warnock.bsky.social
@kbrickell.bsky.social

Something about even more societal impact for Norwich University of the Arts :) #ref2029

Understanding the Updated REF 2029 Guidance - What It Means for LBU | Leeds Beckett University In December 2025, the next cycle of the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF 2029) officially resumed, accompanied by updated guidance from the national funding bodies. These revisions introduce se...

What's new in the #REF2029 guidance, and what does it mean for Leeds Beckett?

🔗 bit.ly/4sHeTrV

Find out the latest news and guidance in our new blog post by Stuart Morris, LBU Research Excellence Manager.

#AcademicSky #Research #REF

As neurodiversity becomes more prominent in REF, is its meaning being lost? - LSE Impact Neurodiversity has become a mobilising concept in UK research, but does the way it deployed in research writing undermine the terms' original intent?

💥New | As neurodiversity becomes more prominent in REF, is its meaning being lost?

✍️Claire Vincent, Clare Davis, @rosalie-warnock.bsky.social & @kbrickell.bsky.social

#Neurodiversity #REF2029 #ResearchImpact

#ref2029 #impact :)

One for the youngsters here - good work James #ref2029

It's become much clearer what role #engagement will play in #impact case studies for the #REF2029 - but how can you weave it into your impact narrative without disturbing the flow? Our Research Impact Consultant @kristinedmc.bsky.social shares some insights. www.bulletinac.co.uk/impact-maste...

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Hughes Hall Research Fellow, Dr Ben Earley, writes of the expanding ways research impact is happening across the humanities and considers the importance of this ahead of #REF2029.

The popularity of “new antiquarianism” challenges how we understand research impact - LSE Impact Research in the humanities is not confined to academic institutions. Particularly in history & archaeology where "new antiquarianism" creates public research.

💥New | The popularity of “new antiquarianism” challenges how we understand research impact

✍️ Ben Earley (@hugheshall.bsky.social)

#Skystorians #ResearchImpact #REF2029

Institutions need to demonstrate #ResearchImpact for the 2029 Research Excellence Framework, but what will get the job done?

In Part 1 of our #REF2029 series, see our insights & recommendations for evidencing engagement & impact - using data.

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@ref2029.bsky.social

The free self-paced course "aims to empower anyone to challenge existing assumptions around research quality and impact, by introducing them to the concept of responsible research assessment, its foundational principles, and how RRA aims to improve evaluation practices."
#REF2029 #ResearchAssessment

Can AI support the assessment of REF research environments? - LSE Impact ChatGPT’s can closely replicate expert evaluations of REF research environments. How might research managers use these tools in the run up to the next REF?

👀ICYMI: "22% of university academics and 59% of professional services staff agreed that generative AI could support the development of REF2029 environment statements"

✍️Kayvan Kousha, @mikethelwall.bsky.social & @lizziegadd.bsky.social

#REF2029

Impact, intersections and interlacing: a reflexive account of navigating REF at a creative university This article offers a reflexive exploration of impact in creative universities through the lens of a central facilitator navigating the collection of REF case studies across disciplines and faculti...

Read the paper (open access): doi.org/10.1080/2574...

#ResearchImpact #REF2029 #KnowledgeExchange #PracticeResearch #ResearchCulture

📣 Part 1 of our new blog series about #REF2029 is here! We examine key actions institutions should take to demonstrate #ResearchImpact & engagement. @ref2029.bsky.social

👉 Insights from our Director of Research Impact & Comparative Analytics, Ann Campbell.

🔗 Read now: https://ow.ly/rrUT50Yh32C

Can AI support the assessment of REF research environments? - LSE Impact ChatGPT’s can closely replicate expert evaluations of REF research environments. How might research managers use these tools in the run up to the next REF?

💥New | Can AI support the assessment of REF research environments?

✍️Kayvan Kousha, @mikethelwall.bsky.social & @lizziegadd.bsky.social

#REF2029 #ResearchEnvironments #ResearchEvaluation

"Metascience sandpit: scientometrics for research assessment"

Looks like UKRI are leaning into the WORST possible vision for meta-science as some kind of scientific bean counting.

Here with the awful intention of using AI to judge research quality in #REF2029

www.ukri.org/opportunity/...

“The existence and extent of the new institutional weighting leaves open the possibility for distortions in Unit ranking to the benefit, generally speaking, of larger, research intensive units.”

#REF2029

blog.royalhistsoc.org/2026/02/02/w...

Time to do something about your #impact case studies for the #REF2029? This is our third REF - we can help you identify your front runners and suggest action points for development. Email kristine.pommert(at)bulletin.co.uk or browse here: bulletinac.co.uk/what-we-offe...

Update: REF Town hall Contribution to Knowledge and Understanding YouTube video by Research Excellence Framework

Video of #REF2029 January 2026 Townhall on updates to Contribution to Knowledge and Understanding guidance now up at youtu.be/GmAJPwxrwLA

11:29 #REF2029 Townhall expectation of no more than 5 does sound like as mooted - confirmed in Qs at 11:52 1 ID and delinked so no check on co-authors

bsky.app/profile/jame...

#REF2029 Notes on CKU Townhall

Unit Reductions (as delinked) - further details will be available later in the year (unforeseen and out of HEI's control, sig impact and evidence based - i.e. disaster, but could include compounded equalities issues but unforeseen?)

REF 2029 - Bulletin Academic The submission deadline for the next REF is drawing nearer. Now is the time to be well prepared for REF 2029.

It's now less than three years until the #REF2029 deadline, so time to identify and develop the strongest impact case studies for your UoA. Daunting? We take the pain out of it. For info email kristine.pommert(at)http://bulletin.co.uk or browse www.bulletinac.co.uk/what-we-offe...

This kind of game-playing assumes everyone else is playing a game! Just be honest, and put your academics into the REF and let your dept stand on its feet. There needs to be some kind of rule against this kind of thing. Surely? #REF2029

ARMA REF Forum ➡️ This full day event provides a chance for the REF community to network, share good practice & discuss approaches to #REF2029

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Training Workshop ➡️ 'The Research Excellence Framework (REF): what is it all about?'

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Maybe you celebrated the new year with fireworks, but our team celebrated with something far more exciting: the implementation of updated open access requirements for #REF2029! 🎉🎉🎉

Read our blog for more info: openresearch.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/2026/01/ref2...

The #REF2029 pause is over. Need some help with identifying and developing the strongest impact cases for your UoA? We offer bespoke expert services across all subject areas. Email kristine.pommert(at)bulletin.co.uk or browse bulletinac.co.uk/what-we-offe...

If the debacle of #REF2029 guidance teaches anything, it's the utility of red teaming stuff before it enters the public domain. So many contradictions, examples of confusing syntax and basic information missing; on top of which, the old guidance is still up for some reason...

Training Workshop ➡️ The Research Excellence Framework (REF): what is it all about?

If you're seeking a comprehensive introduction to #REF2029, don't miss out on our upcoming interactive workshop 💡

📅 25 February, 10am (Online)

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