REF2028 Consultation on Initial Decisions – call for input

The Initial Decisions regarding the Research Excellence Framework (REF) for 2028 were published in June, and UKRI has opened a consultation. Details may be read here: https://engagementhub.ukri.org/re-research-policy/ref2028-for-further-consultation/.

BAM’s Executive Committee invites our community to share their thoughts in order to inform a BAM response.

Many of the questions relate to unintended consequences of the decisions for individuals, so it is important that a wide variety of voices are heard. Professors Jia Liu and Andy Charlwood of BAM Council’s Research & Publications sub-committee will work with our Vice Chair for EDIR, Professor Martyna Śliwa, to identify key messages for the BAM response, but please note that any individual may also submit a consultation response direct – details are in the link above.

We also intend to share key messages with other major stakeholders including the British Academy, the Academy of Social Sciences, and the Chartered ABS.