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REF2029 - A Guide for Academic Staff at UGM
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This online course is designed to help researchers at the University of Greater Manchester develop their understanding of the REF2029. This course has been designed by Prof Patrick McGhee and draws on UKRI/Research England official REF Guidance, UGM Research Strategy and related documents, managed through an AI platform. The course has an initial check-in review which is revisted at the end of the course to confirm learning. We welcome feedback on this specific course and this approach in general. (The course contains some legacy references to the University of Bolton).
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10 sections•30 lessons
Section 0: REF2029 Essentials – An Overview3 lessons
- Lesson 0.1: What is REF2029?
- Lesson 0.2 Assessment and Outcomes
- Lesson 0.3: UGM's Units of Assessment
Section 1: UGM Research and REF Strategy3 lessons
- Lesson 1.1: UGM Research Strategy & Mission Alignment
- Lesson 1.2: UGM Research Support & Funding Schemes
- Lesson 1.3: Key UGM Resources & Contacts
Section 2: SPRE – Strategy, People and the Research Environment3 lessons
- Lesson 2.1: What is SPRE? The Five Sub-Criteria
- Lesson 2.2: Research Culture, Support & Development
- Lesson 2.3: Research Infrastructure & Facilities
Section 3: CKU – Contribution to Knowledge and Understanding3 lessons
- Lesson 3.1: What is CKU? Defining Research Outputs
- Lesson 3.2: The Four-Star Rating Scale
- Lesson 3.3: Preparing Your Research Outputs
Section 4: E&I – Engagement and Impact3 lessons
- Lesson 4.1: What is E&I? Beyond Academic Impact
- Lesson 4.2: Impact Case Studies (ICS)
- Lesson 4.3: Identifying Your Impact Pathway
Section 5: Open Access and Data Management3 lessons
- Lesson 5.1: Open Access Requirements
- Lesson 5.2: Research Data Management
- Lesson 5.3: Practical Steps: Using UGM's Open Access System
Section 6: Submission Timelines, Deadlines and the REF Process3 lessons
- Lesson 6.1: Key Dates in the REF2029 Cycle
- Lesson 6.2: UGM's Submission Workflow
- Lesson 6.3: Troubleshooting Common Delays
Section 7: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Common Pitfalls3 lessons
- Lesson 7.1: FAQs – Eligibility, Outputs, and Authorship
- Lesson 7.2: Common Pitfalls in Output Selection
- Lesson 7.3: Escalation: When and How to Seek Help
Section 8: Case Studies and Worked Examples3 lessons
- Lesson 8.1: Case Study – A Four-Star Output (CKU)
- Lesson 8.2: Case Study – A Strong Impact Case Study (E&I)
- Lesson 8.3: Scenario: Building Your Own Submission
Section 9: Summary & Learning Check3 lessons
- Lesson 9.1: Key Takeaways
- Lesson 9.2: Your REF2029 Checklist
- Lesson 9.3: Final Quiz
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