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REF 2021

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a peer assessment of the quality of UK higher education research in all disciplines. It was last conducted in 2014 and the next exercise will report in 2021.

Open Access

Open Access and the REF

From April 2016 all journal articles and conference proceedings (with an ISSN) must made open access to be eligible.

OA Policy> myPublications guidance>
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Latest news

The latest information about REF 2021 as we hear it
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REF 2021 rules and guidance

Summary of the key criteria for submissions
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Jargon buster

Plain text definitions of common REF terminology
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Open Access

Detailed guidance on the REF Open Access policy
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REF Steering Group

Terms of reference and membership of the group
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REF 2014

Sheffield results put in context