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Long-standing debates about what ¡®research quality¡¯ means make it obvious that the REF can be little more than make-believe, says Martyn Hammersley

The extent of research¡®s cross-subsidisation by overseas student fees is too rarely understood by policymakers and academics alike, says Ruth Arnold

Research minister shocks sector with purge at top of supposedly profligate funder

There is no evidence in art and design that the REF drives a wedge between research and students' interests, says Victoria Kelley

Six in 10 firsts awarded in England last year would get lower classification under historic marking standards, claims Office for Students

REF supremo David Sweeney and Manchester research lead Colette Fagan hit back at criticisms of measuring societal and economic contributions

Main panel C records biggest increase in number of submissions and participating staff

Four in five outputs judged to be either ¡®world-leading¡¯ or ¡®internationally excellent¡¯

Although major players still dominate on research power, some large ¨C and small ¨C regional institutions have made their mark

The latest iteration of the UK¡¯s national research audit has fulfilled its aim to identify research quality across the whole system, says David Sweeney

Greater weighting helps medical institutions in particular improve overall positions

Members asked to back motion opposing ¡®gender critics¡¯ and ¡®transphobes¡¯