
REF2021 Timeline
Download a copy of the REF2021 national timeline and Ulster’s supporting actions.
REF 2021 updates from Ulster University

What you need to know about impact from the final REF2021 guidance
Mark Reed presents the key points on impact in the final guidance.

Publication of the REF 2021 final guidance and criteria
The UK’s four higher education (HE) funding bodies have published the key documents that provide guidance to UK universities when submitting their research to the next Research Excellence Framework, REF 2021.

Additional members appointed to REF Equality and Diversity Advisory Panel
The UK's four higher education funding bodies have appointed seven additional members to the Research Excellence Framework Equality and Diversity Advisory Panel (EDAP). One of the members is from Ulster, Mr Paul Davidson, Deputy Director of People & Culture.

Research & Impact Strategy 2017-2022
Our Research & Impact Strategy 2017-2022 supports Ulster University’s vision to deliver globally significant research with local relevance and to make a positive contribution to society.

Second Research Excellence Framework
Read Ulster’s response to the Consultation on the second Research Excellence Framework.
REF 2021 events at Ulster University
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