☠️ UK-GOV. ☠️ REF 2014. ◥ University. ☢️ Quality Uni. ⚫ UK. ⚫ England. ⬤ London. ↂ EndNote. Research Excellence Framework. British university research assessment process The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a research impact evaluation of British Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). It is the successor to the Research Assessment Exercise and it was first used in 2014 to assess the period 2008–2013.[1][2] REF is undertaken by the four UK higher education funding bodies: Research England, the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW), and the Department for the Economy, Northern Ireland (DfE).
Its stated aims are to: inform the allocation of block-grant research funding to HEIs based on research quality;provide accountability for public investment in research and produce evidence of the benefits of this investment; andprovide insights into the health of research in HEIs in the UK.[3] In June 2023, it was announced that the next exercise would conclude in 2028, with submissions in 2027.[7] History[edit] Research impact[edit] Grading criteria[edit] See also[edit] Research Excellence Framework. The Research Excellence Framework is the successor to the Research Assessment Exercise, a method of assessing the research of British higher education institutions. It will take place in 2014 to assess research that has taken place during the period 2008–2013 inclusive.[1] History[edit] In June 2007 the Higher Education Funding Council for England issued a circular letter[2] announcing that a new framework for assessing research quality in UK universities would replace the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), following the 2008 RAE.
The following quote from the letter indicates some of the original motivation: The letter also set out a timetable for the development of the REF. HEFCE undertook a consultation exercise[3] during September-December 2009, soliciting responses from stakeholders on the proposals. Grading criteria[edit] Submissions are assessed according to the following criteria:[7] Controversies and Criticism[edit] References[edit] External links[edit] REF 2014. ✊ Harvey (2009)
Ulster University. View REF 2014 results of Ulster University's research activity judged to be world leading or internationally excellent News Ulster University’s world-leading research recognised for its global impact. Read more Results for Ulster University. Research at the University of Ulster. The University's Research Institutes comprise high calibre research staff supported by highly qualified technical support staff and doctoral and postdoctoral research staff. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the successor to the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), which was first run in the UK in 1986 primarily as a means to collect information on which decisions about the allocation of funding to higher education institutions (HEIs) for research could be made.
Faculty Research Pages The six faculties of the University have Research Graduate Schools, and their aim is: Business and Management Research Institute. The research strength of the Institute focuses on three key areas: Operations Management, Marketing and Corporate Governance with a strong cross-cutting theme supporting the SME regional economy. It is anticipated that the BMRI will build on this reputation in terms of developing collaborative linkages both nationally and internationally given its close relationships with the British Academy of Management, Academy of Marketing, Academy of International Business and a range of professional bodies, such as, CIMA, ACCA and ICSA. All of this underpins the externally assessed high quality teaching ratings of the Ulster Business School and places the Faculty in pole position to further develop its management education and leadership role in supporting the Northern Ireland economy.
Research Strategy Rationale Considerable emphasis is placed on developing a strong creative and innovative research culture. Ofqual. United Kingdom government department The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams and tests in England.[1] Colloquially and publicly, Ofqual is often referred to as the exam "watchdog".[2] History[edit] Ofqual was established in interim form on 8 April 2008 as part of Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), taking over the regulatory functions that had previously been undertaken by the QCA directly through its regulation and standards division.[3] It was always intended that Ofqual would be an entirely separate body from the QCA.
This was achieved on 1 April 2010 when Ofqual was established as a non-ministerial government department under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009. In 2020, Ofqual was involved in an GCSE and A/Level grading controversy during the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] Role[edit] Ofqual's role is "to maintain standards and confidence in qualifications.