Episode Synopsis "The value of REF beyond academia – From research to development impact"

The Research Excellence Framework is primarily a mechanism for assessing the quality of research and allocating research funding. However, as Andrea Padilla describes in the context of UK international development, REF outputs and in particularly impact case studies hold value for many actors outside of higher education institutions. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) plays a … Continued

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