Recognising hidden contributions: insights from our third Hidden REF community call
Last week we held our third Hidden REF community call, bringing together 28 people from across the research ecosystem to continue conversations around recognition, not-traditionally submitted
Improving how non-traditionally submitted research outputs are evaluated in the Research Excellence Framework
Non-traditionally submitted outputs (NTOs) are research outputs such as artifacts, databases, software, and exhibitions. They are vital to most research and often ex press essential methods
The Hidden REF is moving from demonstration to application
A new opinion piece in Research Professional News argues that the Hidden REF is entering a new phase, shifting from simply demonstrating the importance of recognising
How hidden contributions power modern research
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
Rethinking recognition: insights from our second Hidden REF community call
This week we held our second Hidden REF community call, bringing together colleagues from across the research ecosystem to continue the conversation about recognition, research culture,
Hidden REF Competition 2026 – Announcement
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Hidden REF Competition 2026. At the Hidden REF, we recognise and celebrate the full diversity of research
CKU Townhall available
The latest REF townhall took place on the 22 January and focussed on the CKU (Contribution to Knowledge and Understanding). Key headline: CKU now carries 55%
What we heard at the first Hidden REF community call
This week we held our first Hidden REF community call, bringing together more than 60 people from across the research ecosystem to talk about research culture,
In REF submissions, 96 into 4 won’t go anymore
The research community is ready to move beyond assessments skewed towards publications, says Simon Hettrick We could not have planned it, but it felt entirely appropriate
Hidden REF in the spotlight as Conservatives stalk shadows
Research Professional visited the Conservative Party Conference and also gave an overview of the Festival of Hidden REF! Read the full article on Research Professional.