REF 2021 - Research Excellence Framework

Welcome to Ulster University’s REF website. These pages are designed to help us in our preparations for REF2021 and will be adapted and added to as we work towards our REF submission.

REF2021 Timeline

Download a copy of the REF2021 national timeline and Ulster’s supporting actions, pre-submission and post-submission. This has been revised to take account of the effects of COVID-19.

View the REF2021 Timeline (pre-submission)

View the REF2021 Timeline (post-submission)

Privacy notice

Download a copy of the REF 2021 Impact Privacy Notice

Latest research news

Ulster University AI Expert Helps People to Communicate Following Brain Injuries as part of £20m UK Government Investment in AI

Ulster University AI Expert Helps People to Communicate Following Brain Injuries as part of £20m UK Government Investment in AI

27 November 2020

Women’s Vision in Transition: Photobook illustrates how much can be achieved when women come together to address cross-community social issues

Women’s Vision in Transition: Photobook illustrates how much can be achieved when women come together to address cross-community social issues

26 November 2020

First ever survey of the mental health of children and young people in Northern Ireland supports the need for prevention and early intervention

First ever survey of the mental health of children and young people in Northern Ireland supports the need for prevention and early intervention

19 October 2020

Depression and anxiety spiked after lockdown announcement, coronavirus mental health study shows

Depression and anxiety spiked after lockdown announcement, coronavirus mental health study shows

31 March 2020

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Impact for REF

Impact has been considered a beneficial addition to the REF and will be part of the REF2021 assessment.

Key Dates

Key dates for REF

HEFCE Archive

Higher Education Funding Council for England archive.

Webinars by HEFCE

Webinars by HEFCE

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