DICE is pleased to announce that Professor Zoe Davies has been appointed as deputy chair of the Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences unit of assessment for the next Research Excellence Framework (REF).
This prestigious appointment reflects Zoe’s expertise in Conservation and Biodiversity and we are delighted for her.
The four UK higher education funding bodies, working with the REF Main Panel Chairs and Advisory Panel members, have appointed chairs and deputy chairs for the 34 expert sub-panels that will assess research in REF 2029. The panel chairs and deputy chairs will lead their units of assessment through the criteria setting phase, beginning later this year, and on through to the final assessment.
REF Director Rebecca Fairbairn said: “I’m delighted to welcome this outstanding group to lead the REF 2029 sub-panels. Their deep expertise and broad perspectives will be central to building an assessment process that is fair, rigorous, and trusted by the research community. We have been working in partnership with the sector throughout this process, and I’m grateful to everyone who expressed interest – your engagement is what strengthens the credibility and value of the REF across our research landscape.”
The full list of appointed chairs and deputy chairs can be found via the Panels page on the REF website.