REF Strategy Group
REF Strategy Group Remit and Membership
REF Strategy Group Remit
To oversee all strategic aspects of the Institution's preparations and submissions to the Research
Excellence Framework, including
- To advise on the development of strategy for the University's submission to REF 2029 and overseeing the delivery of the best institutional outcomes
- To advise on, and recommend, a submission structure that optimises outcomes for the University of Aberdeen
- To co-ordinate and recommend institutional responses to the consultation exercises related to REF 2029
- To make recommendations on maximising outcomes for all elements of assessment, monitoring progress in the development of outputs, impact and environment submissions
REF Strategy Group Membership
| Vice Principal Research (chair) | Acting Chair - Ben Tatler (Dean of Research) |
| Special Adviser (Research Excellence) | David Sweeney |
| REF 2021 panel members | Alison Brown, Xavier Lambin, Beth Lord, Marian Wiercigroch |
| Deans of Research | Mirela Delibegovic, Ben Tatler, Nir Oren |
| Chairs of Internal REF Panels | Mirela Delibegovic (Panel A), David McGloin (Panel B), Joanne McEvoy (Panel C), Andrew Dilley (Panel D) |
| Director, Research, Innovation & Enterprise | Lucy Leiper |
| Assistant Director & Head of HR | Kelly Eccles |
| Interdisciplinary Institute Director | Vacancy (Deputy: David Burslem) |
| Research Policy and REF Manager | John Wrighton |
| Policy Advisor (Research) (Clerk) | Dawn Foster |
| Professional Services Officers, Academic staff as required/indicated by agenda | By invitation |