Research Excellence Framework 2029

Part of:	Research Governance

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the UK’s system for assessing the excellence of research in UK higher education institutions (HEIs). It is a process of expert review, in which institutions are invited to make submissions into Units of Assessment (UoA). The REF outcomes are used by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to: · Inform the allocation of block-grant research funding to HEIs based on research quality.

• Provide accountability for public investment in research and produce evidence of the benefits of this investment.
• Provide insights into the health of research in HEIs in the UK.

Edge Hill University (EHU) participates in REF to ensure the quality and impact of the research you create is recognised and rewarded. By participating we can demonstrate EHU’s commitment to high-quality research and our contributions to the advancement of knowledge and society. The outcomes of the REF support continuing investment in EHU’s research, enhance EHU’s reputation, and shape strategic direction.