These sessions will provide a focused overview of REF 2029 following the latest announcements, outlining the structure of the exercise, key changes, and what comes next. Alongside this, they will draw on direct experience from serving on the People, Culture and Environment (PCE) Pilot panels, offering practical insight into how submissions are assessed and what distinguishes stronger approaches.

The emphasis will be on helping colleagues think ahead. The sessions are designed to support early strategic reflection on contributions to knowledge and understanding, engagement and impact, and strategy, people and research environment, and to consider how individual and collective activity aligns with the evolving expectations of REF 2029.

Session dates/times are as follows and colleagues are encouraged to attend one of the following sessions:

Wednesday 29th April - 11.00am to 12.30pm - Hope Park

Friday 1st May - 10.00am to 11.30am - Hope Park

Friday 8th May -10.00am to 11.30am - Creative Campus