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The programme aims to explore the different potential approaches to the assessment of UK higher education research performance and metrics. This review has been driven by the UK government and devolved ministers and funding bodies.
The Researcher Development Concordat Strategy Group advised that the key purpose for the future research assessment should be develop the next generation of researchers. This should be achieved by building capacity and capability and shaping the research system to meet the demands of the UKโs growth of research and development. Critical to bringing the change needed is influencing the behaviours of the sector to improve research culture and the research environment and ensure that researchers are encouraged and supported in realising their potential.
Other key recommendations the group made in the consultation were for the future assessment to:
The programme of work will evaluate consultation responses, REF 2021 and possible models and approaches. The programme aims to reach a conclusion by late 2022.
If youโd like to know more about this consultation response or have any questions, please contact CDRsecretariat@universitiesuk.ac.uk
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