REF 2014
Source: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/ref/2014 Parent: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/research-news
Oxford Brookes’ REF 2014 results
Oxford Brookes’ well-established and growing international reputation for research has been confirmed with the publication of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 results.
The results of the exercise show that 94%* of research is internationally recognised which compares to 78% in 2008. REF 2014 also found that 59% was judged to be of ‘world leading’ quality or ‘internationally excellent’, compared with 36% in 2008.
Research from across Oxford Brookes was shown to have been of significant quality with the results indicating particular strength in the Units of Assessment covering:
- Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
- Business and Management Studies
- English Language and Literature
- History
- General Engineering
- Music, Drama, Dance and Performing Arts.
Professor Alistair Fitt, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, commented: “The REF 2014 results are a reflection of the expertise and confidence of researchers from across Oxford Brookes. We are justly proud of our thriving research community and these results are testament to the hard work of world-leading experts at the University.”
* All stated figures FTE weighted.
Table of 2014 results
| Unit of Assessment | FTE | 4* | 3* | 2* | 1* | u/c | GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 - Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy | 10.20 | 18 | 64 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2.96 |
| 4 - Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience | 14.70 | 8 | 46 | 41 | 5 | 0 | 2.57 |
| 5 - Biological Sciences | 25.60 | 13 | 46 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 2.67 |
| 11 - Computer Science and Informatics | 13.00 | 20 | 39 | 25 | 8 | 8 | 2.55 |
| 15 - General Engineering | 25.90 | 3 | 54 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 2.55 |
| 16 - Architecture, Built Environment and Planning | 32.19 | 23 | 46 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 2.90 |
| 17 - Geography, Environmental Studies and Archaeology | 13.70 | 7 | 32 | 53 | 8 | 0 | 2.39 |
| 19 - Business and Management Studies | 23.50 | 11 | 47 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 2.65 |
| 20 - Law | 9.00 | 0 | 34 | 60 | 6 | 0 | 2.28 |
| 21 - Politics and International Relations | 14.60 | 11 | 33 | 39 | 16 | 1 | 2.37 |
| 25 - Education | 10.50 | 11 | 26 | 46 | 16 | 1 | 2.29 |
| 29 - English Language and Literature | 14.70 | 20 | 65 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3.05 |
| 30 - History | 28.75 | 25 | 53 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 3.01 |
| 32 - Philosophy | 6.30 | 9 | 21 | 61 | 9 | 0 | 2.30 |
| 34 - Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory | 7.90 | 7 | 38 | 40 | 15 | 0 | 2.37 |
| 35 - Music, Drama, Dance and Performing Arts | 11.65 | 26 | 31 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 2.81 |
| 36 - Communication, Culture and Media Studies, Library and Information Management | 7.30 | 11 | 43 | 27 | 16 | 3 | 2.43 |
FTE = Full Time Equivalent\ GPA = Grade Point Average\ 4* = Quality that is world leading\ 3* = Quality that is internationally excellent\ 2* = Quality that is recognised internationally\ 1* = Quality that is recognised nationally
Research impact
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the new system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions (HEIs). The REF2014 results were announced in December 2014.
REF2014 introduced an assessment of the ‘impact’ arising from excellent research, alongside the ‘outputs’ and environment elements. Examples of how Oxford Brookes research is having an impact can be read on our Research Impact Showcase pages.
Related links
- REF 2014 (HEFCE)
- Faculty of Business
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Technology, Design and Environment
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