This interactive workshop explores how a broader range of research outputs can be recognised and assessed within the Research Excellence Framework (REF). Participants will consider the role of not-traditionally submitted outputs (NTOs) in shaping a more inclusive and effective research culture, and how REF processes can support this shift.
Date: Friday 2nd October 2026
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Venue: Bishop's Table, Crombie Halls - (Crombie Halls | The University of Aberdeen).
Lunch: Included
Cost: Free of charge
The event will be delivered by individuals from the Hidden REF organisation – more details can be found here: Home - Home - The Hidden REF.
The session will include breakout group discussions in which participants assess a small set of NTOs using the REF criteria of originality, significance and rigour. These example outputs will be shared a couple of weeks in advance to allow for light pre-reading, while leaving space for discussion and reflection during the workshop itself.
The focus is on sharing experience, surfacing challenges, and discussing how assessment decisions are made in practice - what information is useful, what is missing, and how judgements are formed. The workshop is suitable for university staff involved in REF preparation, research assessment, or research culture development, and aims to support ongoing culture change around recognising diverse contributions to research.
To read why change is needed and learn about our recent workshops, head to the webpagehttps://hidden-ref.org/nto-workshops/.
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For further information, please contact Dr Matthew Machin-Autenrieth on: matthew.machin-autenrieth@abdn.ac.uk.
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