Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029

The next planned Research Excellence Framework assessment is due take place in 2029.

Please note we will populating information, as it is released from government.

You can visit the REF Website for further details at this time.

For any questions, please contact our dedicated team at: ref2029@hud.ac.uk

Code of Practice

We have published our updated REF Code of Practice. The document explains how the University will approach REF decisions in a fair, transparent and inclusive way, covering areas such as staff eligibility and research output selection. Whether you're already involved in REF planning or simply want to understand the process, we encourage you to read and learn more about how it supports our research community.

UoH_CoP_2029_Oct2026_Final.pdf