Rethinking recognition: insights from our second Hidden REF community call
March 25, 2026
Research systems still privilege traditional outputs, overlooking vital contributors. Drawing on insights from Simon Hettrick and Philippa Broadbent, the article highlights how roles like Research Software Engineers and technicians underpin robust, reproducible research, and argues that properly recognising these “hidden” contributions is essential for improving research quality, sustainability and future assessment frameworks.
Read the full article on Nature Careers.
