Our previous winners
The Hidden REF Competition celebrates all research outputs and everyone involved in their creation. The competition recognises a range of outputs that are not traditionally submitted to the REF and also people who work in a range of roles that are vital to research but overlooked by traditional research organisations.
“Winning the Hidden REF brought my work to the attention of people at my university and I believe it helped my work being selected for a REF impact case study.”
Professor Fiona Macpherson, University of Glasgow, 2021 winner
“Winning the Hidden REF gave me valuable evidence for the impact of my work. It’s a win in a national competition which I’ve since used to support funding applications and even a promotion.”
Professor Emily Sena, University of Edinburgh, 2021 winner
“Being highly commended in the Hidden REF competition was a significant recognition to the ARCHER2 training team efforts. It boosted our morale and motivated us to keep pushing the boundaries of excellence.”
Dr Juan Rodriguez Herrera, EPCC, University of Edinburgh, 2021 highly commended
“The Hidden REF nomination has most definitely been a career highlight… I hope this award encourages other hospitals and institutions to put in place similar support systems, helping researchers navigate the complexities of grant funding and allowing them to focus on what they do best – improving the lives of their patients. ”
Laura Henderson, Research Development Manager, Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals, 2024 Hidden Role winner
“The Hidden REF provided me and the Parables of Care team with motivation and the reassurance that so-called ‘alternative’ or ‘non-traditional’ academic research outputs are valuable and appreciated by scholarly and public communities.”
Dr Ernesto Priego, City, University of London, 2021 highly commended
“Recognition by Hidden REF challenged me to step up as a role model and advocate for hidden roles in research, further fostering a culture of collaboration and respect to empower others.”
Leila Whitworth, University of Oxford, 2021 highly commended
“It is truly an honour to receive the hidden REF award. This achievement is the result of the hard work, dedication and creativity of an amazing team – every person involved in myHealthE brought their unique expertise and passion and we’re proud of what we have accomplished together. This award is a celebration of our collective effort.”
Sarjhana Brindha, CAMHS Digital Lab, King’s College London, 2024 winner