More about the Hidden REF

The Hidden REF Whitepaper

The White Paper on Shaping the Future of Research Evaluation is based on two aspects of the Hidden REF: Experiences and processes underpinning the first Hidden REF exercise in 2021, and discussions held at the inaugural Festival of Hidden REF in Bristol on 21 September 2023.

DOI: 10.1108/EGP-02-2024-0001

Introductory slide set

You can use these CC-BY licensed slides to raise awareness of the Hidden REF and our work.

What the REF?

Our new podcast What the REF?! will investigate research culture, research assessment, non-traditional everything and, of course, the REF. We will discuss issues around research and provide help understanding the REF. It will begin in early 2025. 

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