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Research Excellence Framework (REF)
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graduate
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https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/ref
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https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/ref/2021
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2026-03-19T04:58:04+00:00
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# Research Excellence Framework (REF)

**Source**: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/ref
**Parent**: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/ref/2021

## The REF

The purpose of the REF is for the UK higher education funding bodies to secure the continuation of a world-class, dynamic and responsive research base within UK higher education.\

The REF is a process of expert review, carried out by expert panels for each of the 34 subject-based units of assessment (UOAs), under the guidance of four main panels. Expert panels are made up of senior academics, international members, and research users.

[REF 2021](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/ref/2021/ "REF 2021")

[REF 2014](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/ref/2014/ "REF 2014")

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