The hidden REF is a national competition that recognises all research outputs and every role that makes research possible.

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⭕️ Registration is now open for a selection of free online workshops and panel discussion, as part of the Research Software Camp: Digital Skills for Research Technical Staff (Tue 19 - Fri 29 Nov). Find out more at software.ac.uk/news/registra…
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Simon Hettrick @sjh5000 talks about @HiddenRef and how the RSE community broke new ground for software engineers and the work that still needs to be done ... e.g. the 5% Manifesto !
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Apply now to the two REF 2029 Advisory Panels! Applications open until midday 24 June. More on role requirements, benefits of taking part and how to apply: ref.ac.uk/news/advisory-pane… @Economy_NI @HEFCW @ResEngland @ScotFundCouncil
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Enter this not just for a chance to win but to highlight unrecognised research contributions @NCCPE @britsoci @HFeatherstone @onedavidchapman @UNESCOchairCBR @ptaylor_ottawa
The hidden REF competition is now open! If you work in research and want to raise awareness of your own work or the work of others, take part to celebrate all research outputs and help us campaign to change the way research is assessed hidden-ref.org/hidden-ref-co…
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The recording of our Open Research Conversation on Evaluating (Open) Research: Capturing open practices in research evaluation is now available: Thanks to @lizziegadd, @LizzieGadd, @sjh5000 of @HiddenRef & @robert_darby17for a fantastic session. doi.org/10.15131/shef.data.2…
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Coming up next week: Open Research Conversation on Evaluating (Open) Research: Capturing open practices in research evaluation, featuring @LizzieGadd, @sjh5000 of @HiddenRef & @robert_darby17 Book your place : sheffield.ac.uk/openresearch… All welcome!
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There's two weeks to go until our Open Research Conversation on Evaluating (Open) Research: Capturing open practices in research evaluation - featuring @LizzieGadd, @sjh5000 of @HiddenRef & @robert_darby17 Find out more & book your place : sheffield.ac.uk/openresearch… All welcome!
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Relocating excellence in process and participation not just research outputs - great plenary with @ace_national, @RebeccaBlackma6 and @stevenhill and very aligned with the vision of the @HiddenRef - see link for recent White Paper hidden-ref.org/news/ #Engage2024
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Te @ukrepro have released a series of six case studies, written by staff from very different institutions, illustrating the wide variety of contributions to different aspects of open research across a very diverse sector. lnkd.in/eMTwXvBA
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Wow, blown away! Terrific video explaining the role of an #ImagingScientist and what needs to change to recognise their crucial contribution to research! All credit to Helena and team for this! @TechsCommit @HiddenRef @RoyalMicroSoc youtube.com/watch?v=hXcrRPUK…
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Hidden REF by Georgina Fletcher @BioImagingUK Project Officer and UK @EuroBioImaging Node Manager @RoyalMicroSoc #EMUKI #York #Microscopy #Bioimaging
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I got to chat with @HiddenRef creator Simon Hettrick and chat all things research assessment!
Research talk: Research assessment, the Hidden REF, and Octopus @Jisc Emily Wild hosts a discussion on #research culture and assessment with @alex_freeman (creator of @octopus_ac), and @sjh5000 (chair of the @HiddenRef) Listen and learn! 🎧 jisc.ac.uk/podcasts/research…
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Really enjoyed this discussion on research assessment, @HiddenREF and @octopus_ac with Octopus creator, Alex Freeman, and @Jisc's Emily Wild. What change is needed, what's preventing it, and how it can be done... jisc.ac.uk/podcasts/research…
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Thank you #UKFCFM2024 for inviting the @HiddenRef talk! It was a pleasure!
Great thing we have zom to save the day for any online meeting 😉 Amazing to see Georgina Fletcher @BioImagingUK speaking about the Hidden REF @RoyalMicroSoc #UKFCFM2024 #FlowCytometry #CoreFacilities #Management 🔝😎 @stratocore @unibirmingham
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Saw this one coming. A good decision though
BREAKING NEWS: The next Research Excellence Framework has been pushed back from 2028 to 2029. The REF team has also confirmed a number of other reforms following a consultation. Full story (free to read): researchprofessionalnews.com… #REF2028 #REF2029
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Our first cohort of the @uk_itss & @NottmUniBschool Executive Programme in Strategic Technical Leadership came to a close today. It’s been a joy to work with this group of leaders over the past 5 months! Huge thanks to everyone who helped to make this possible #classof2023! 👏
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⁦@HiddenRef⁩ Research underpinning REF ICS also dominated by traditional outputs. Opportunity to virtue signal or else a complication of underpinning research and non traditional research outputs.
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Please help out with a PhD study from Katie Osgood (@REFStrategyPhD) from @portsmouthuni on the impact of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) on the way universities create their research strategies: qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtr… It's a 5 minute survey.
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What a brilliant day full of great conversations! Thanks to all at @HiddenRef for organising 👏👏
#HiddenREFfest Thank you all. You are our army and this is your movement!
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We want to hear your views! We’re inviting comments on assessing People, Culture and Environment in REF 2028. Find out more about our wider work on PCE and how to engage: beta.jisc.ac.uk/future-resea… #REF #REF2028 @Economy_NI @HEFCW @ResEngland @ScotFundCouncil
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