Universities: Research
Lords · Question HL878 · Tabled 9 Sep 2024 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 23 Sep 2024
Question
Asked by Baroness Crawley
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to review the Research Excellence Framework process for universities, and whether they plan to replace it with a less onerous and more cost-effective process.
Answer
Answered by Lord Vallance of Balham, 23 Sep 2024
The next research assessment exercise, REF2029, will be completed in 2029. It is led by Research England and the Devolved Funding Bodies in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. These funding bodies are engaging with the sector to lighten the bureaucratic...