Last updated: 17 July 2025
On this page you’ll find links to helpful resources including event recordings, slide packs and downloads. We will add to this page as new resources are published or other events are run.
- See the Get Involved page for details of upcoming events
- You can access all areas of published policy from the Guidance page and we’ve added links to the relevant policy in each section below
General
- FAQs
- Logo guidelines
- Research Fellowships demonstrating research independence for REF 2029 volume measure
- Timetable
- Units of assessment (UoA)
Contributions to Knowledge and Understanding (CKU)
Town hall event
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
This session provided an overview of the Contributions to Knowledge and Understanding guidance from the REF 2029 team.
Slides from the Contributions to Knowledge and Understanding guidance town hall event (PDF)
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Blog on navigating the complex landscape of portability for REF 2029
Thursday, 12 June 2025
Blog from Jonathan Piotrowski, Head of REF Policy
Code of Practice and Volume Measure
View the Code of Practice guidance
View the change log for the Code of Practice guidance
View the Volume Measure policy
Town hall event (part 1)
Tuesday, 11 February 2025
This session provided an overview of the REF 2029 Volume Measure Policy and Code of Practice from the REF 2029 team. Note the Code of Practice guidance was updated June 2025, use this town hall with the part two from July 2025, (see below).
Slides from the Volume Measure and Codes of Practice (part 1) town hall event (PDF)
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Town hall event (part 2)
Tuesday, 8 July 2025
This session provided an overview of the updated REF 2029 Code of Practice guidance which was published June 2025. Please also watch our video on the volume measure and code of practice guidance in conjunction with this, (see above).
Slides from the Code of Practice guidance (part 2) town hall event (PDF)
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Code of Practice template
Date added: 5 February 2025
Last updated: 12 June 2025
Download the Code of Practice template (OpenDocument text document)
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Open Access
View the change log for the Open Access policy
View the FAQs on the Open Access policy
Town hall event
Tuesday, 28 January 2025
This session provided an overview of the REF 2029 Open Access Policy from the REF 2029 team.
Slides from the Open Access Policy town hall event (PDF)
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Panels – applying to be a panel member
View the FAQs on panel recruitment
Town hall event
Monday, 3 March 2025
Watch this information session to hear about what to expect from being on a panel and how to write a good application. It is aimed at anyone who wants to know more about applying to be a REF 2029 panel member.
Slides from the Applying to be a panel member event (PDF)
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Q&A blog on applying to a panel
Monday, 17 March 2025
Q&A blog from REF Director Rebecca Fairbairn answering many of your questions about applying to join a REF panel.
Blog on what it’s like to be a REF panellist
Monday, 24 March 2025
Blog from Greg Walker, Chair of REF Main Panel D, giving an insight into what it is like to take part in a REF panel.
Blog on who does the REF want to be panel members?
Thursday, 3 April 2025
Blog from Professor Simon Macklin, Chair of REF 2029 People and Diversity Advisory Panel, telling us who he hopes will apply.
Blog on a call to inspire and encourage everyone to join us to deliver REF 2029
Tuesday 15 April 2025
Blog from Dr Muneeb Imtiaz Ahmad encouraging you to apply for panel membership.
People, Culture and Environment (PCE) Pilot
Town hall event
Tuesday, 4 February 2025
This session provided an overview of the REF 2029 People, Culture and Environment Pilot from the REF 2029 team.
Slides from the PCE Pilot town hall event (PDF)
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Blog from Research England
Friday 2 May 2025
Blog by Research England Executive Chair Professor Dame Jessica Corner on how REF 2029 offers a chance to recognise the environments that shape research excellence and ensure the UK’s system supports talent, innovation and impact.
