REF Strategy Group
REF Strategy Group Remit and Membership
REF Strategy Group Remit
To oversee all strategic aspects of the Institution's preparations and submissions to the Research
Excellence Framework, including
- To advise on the development of strategy for the University's submission to REF 2029 and overseeing the delivery of the best institutional outcomes
- To advise on, and recommend, a submission structure that optimises outcomes for the University of Aberdeen
- To co-ordinate and recommend institutional responses to the consultation exercises related to REF 2029
- To make recommendations on maximising outcomes for all elements of assessment, monitoring progress in the development of outputs, impact and environment submissions
REF Strategy Group Membership
| Vice Principal Research (chair) | Nick Forsyth |
| Senior Vice Principal | Karl Leydecker |
| Special Adviser (Research Excellence) | David Sweeny |
| REF 2021 panel members | Alison Brown, Tom Greggs, Xavier Lambin, Beth Lord, Marian Wiercigroch |
| Deans of Research | Michelle Macleod, Ben Tatler, Nir Oren |
| Director, Research & Innovation | Liz Ratttray |
| Research Policy and REF Manager | Marlis Barraclough |
| Policy Advisor (Research) (Clerk) | Nykohla Strong |
| Professional Services Officers, Academic staff as required/indicated by agenda | By invitation |