The Final REF 2029 Framework: What Next?

Tuesday 1 December 2026 Free Open-Access Webinar

Your briefing on the final REF 2029 framework

Understand the final Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 guidance, assessment structure, submission requirements and timetable, and the decisions ahead for universities.

Webinar Agenda

09:30 am

Chair’s Opening Address

09:40 am

The Final REF 2029 Framework: What Next?

  • The final Guidance on Submissions and Panel Criteria and Working Methods
  • How CKU, E&I and SPRE will combine within the assessment
  • Clarification on volume, substantive links, Statements of Representation, Codes of Practice and audit
  • The timetable from the 2027 survey of submission intentions through to the autumn 2028 submission deadline
  • Immediate priorities for institutions
Helena Mills
Helena Mills Interim REF Director REF 2029 Confirmed
10:20 am

Webinar Closes and REF Conference Continues

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