RT @ref2028: Update on the REF 2028 initial decisions page. FAQs and presentations from the Webinars now available at: .

The Initial Decisions on REF 2028 have been published today. For future updates please follow our new account @REF2028 #REF #REF2028.

The final report of the Institutional-level Environment Pilot Panel (ILEPP) has now been published. View the report at @Economy_NI @HEFCW @ResEngland @ScotFundCouncil.

The final report of the Interdisciplinary Research Advisory Panel (IDAP) has now been published. View the report at @Economy_NI @HEFCW @ResEngland @ScotFundCouncil.

Submissions made to REF 2021 have been published, providing a rich source of evidence on university research and its wider impact. Visit to view the submissions, including the impact case study database. @Economy_NI @HEFCW @ResEngland @ScotFundCouncil.

The final report of the Equality and Diversity Advisory Panel (EDAP) has now been published on the REF website. View the report at @Economy_NI @HEFCW @ResEngland @ScotFundCouncil.

The chairs of the Equality and Diversity Advisory Panel (EDAP) and the Interdisciplinary Research Advisory Panel (IDAP) have written a blog in advance of each panel’s final report due in June 2022.

Main panel reports detailing how the REF assessment was carried out and providing an overview of the panels’ observations have now been published at

The framework enabled the diversity in research to be recognised, and highlighted how research is benefiting society. The contribution of those making the submissions and our expert panels, through these unprecedented times, has allowed us to deliver a rigorous set of results.

• More than 80% of research judged as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in each UK nation and English region. • At least 15% of research was considered world-leading (4*) in three-quarters of the UK’s universities.

In total, 157 UK universities participated, submitting over 76,000 academic staff. • Overall quality was 41 per cent world-leading (4*) and 43 per cent internationally excellent (3*) across all submitted research activity.

Today we, on behalf of our partners in @ResEngland, @ScotFundCouncil, @HEFCW and @Economy_NI, publish the results of the UK-wide assessment of university research. . REF 2021 has identified a substantial proportion of world-leading research across the UK.

Two days to go until we can share with you the outcomes of REF 2021. You’ll be able to see the #REFResults on from 12 May.

REF is carried out by the UK HE funding bodies.● Research England .● Scottish Funding Council .● Higher Education Funding Council for Wales .● Department for the Economy, Northern Ireland.and managed by the REF team at Research England, and a funders' steering group.

In a week’s time, we’ll be sharing on the outcomes of the UK’s wide-ranging exercise to assess research at HE institutions. #REFResults

Cynhelir REF gan gyrff cyllido AU y DU.● Research England.● Cyngor Cyllido'r Alban (SFC).● Cyngor Cyllido Addysg Uwch Cymru (CCAUC).● Adran yr Economi, Gogledd Iwerddon.ac fe'i rheolir gan y tîm REF yn Research England, a grŵp llywio cyllidwyr.

Ymhen wythnos, byddwn yn rhannu canlyniadau ymarfer eang y DU i asesu ymchwil mewn sefydliadau AU ar #REFResults

Two weeks until we publish the outcomes of REF 2021. #REFResults. Our team is working on behalf of our partners @ScotFundCouncil @HEFCW @ResEngland and @Economy_NI to bring you the results of the most comprehensive assessment of the quality of research at UK HE institutions.

Byddwn yn cyheoddi canlyniadau'r Fframwaith Rhagoriaeth Ymchwil 2021 mewn pythefnos. #REFResults Rydym yn gweithio ar ran ein partneriaid @ScotFundCouncil @HEFCW @ResEngland @Economy_NI i ddod â chanlyniadau'r asesiad cynhwysfawr o ansawdd ymchwil yn sefydliadau AU y DU i chi.

It’s one year since 185,000 research outputs were submitted by 157 universities for assessment by our expert panels. 🗓️ 12 May. In exactly six weeks' time, we will release the outcomes of the 2021 REF on #REFResults