by crauter | Nov 22, 2010 | Uncategorised
In a brief press release on their website, RCUK “welcomes the findings of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) pilot scheme that demonstrates it is possible to assess the economic and societal benefits arising from research and how this can be achieved across...
by crauter | Jul 23, 2010 | Uncategorised
It was announced today that panel members for the REF are now being recruited. Applications are needed by 17 September. Details of how to apply are available at: http://www.hefce.ac.uk/research/ref/pubs/2010/01_10/. The site also contains more detail about the...
by crauter | Jul 9, 2010 | Uncategorised
Making an impact: using Journal Citation Reports and other tools to measure the impact of your research Wed. 21st July 10 – 11, PC Room 3 in the Library This session will look at the ways you can monitor the impact your publications are having, especially when...
by crauter | Jul 1, 2010 | Uncategorised
The Times Higher has a story reporting on a conference held at King’s College London last week. The director of research at HEFCE claims that a consensus is developing about how to measure impact in research. Read the THE story “Impact hostility is melting...
by crauter | Jun 17, 2010 | Uncategorised
Impacts: People and Skills is the 5th in a series of publications from RCUK which highlight the impact of research and higher education in the UK.It brings together a range of case studies from a variety of disciplines. David Willetts, Universities and Science...
by crauter | Jun 17, 2010 | Uncategorised
An article published today in Nature discusses how the use of metrics could be improved to assess individuals more fairly. You can find it at http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v465/n7300/full/465870a.html
