UHR REF, Research Assessment & Research Culture Network 13 March 2024 by PHES https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07 en-us 2024-03-12 09:48:05 UTC 2024-03-13 13:34:31 UTC hello@padlet.com Delay in the metrics. https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917064316 2024-03-13 10:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917064316 Uncertainty on culture measures that will be used - currently trying to anticipate/guess! https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917065141 2024-03-13 10:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917065141 Push back regarding the date and impact on internal momentum. https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917065919 2024-03-13 10:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917065919 Link into wider work around EDI, wellbeing, workload etc. PHES_1 https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917068093 2024-03-13 10:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917068093 Workload, career progression are challenges and therefore is difficult to create an inclusive culture. https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917069763 2024-03-13 10:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917069763 Getting to grips with REF when coming from outside of the sector PHES_1 https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917070373 2024-03-13 10:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917070373 Provide a safe space to discuss & understand challenges and learn from each other PHES_1 https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917075398 2024-03-13 10:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917075398 How do we create space for Professional Services to contribute to the REF and how do we change the culture and attitudes towards PS staff? https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917076931 2024-03-13 10:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917076931 Research culture is not independent from REF, but will exist beyond REF. REF has the potential to negatively influence culture (because of the high stakes/impact for individuals and the institution) https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917077145 2024-03-13 10:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917077145 Consistency in the statements from Units of Assessment (in terms of HR input) PHES_1 https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917078629 2024-03-13 10:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917078629 https://padlet.com/UniversitiesHR/gxbymqtfvx78at07/wish/2917079049 Next generation - how do we keep investing in these whilst planning for 29

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