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First consultation on the REF, 2007-08

In November 2007 HEFCE published proposals for consultation. These were informed by two research and evaluation reports on the potential use of bibliometric techniques:

• 'Scoping study on the use of bibliometric analysis to measure the quality of research in UK higher education institutions', Center for Science and Technology Studies, University of Leiden
• 'Bibliometric analysis of interdisciplinary research', Evidence Ltd.

Consultation outcomes

The consultation closed on 14 February 2008 and HEFCE published:

• An analysis of responses to the consultation
• Outcomes of the consultation and next steps
• An update regarding work to develop the REF

Last updated 14 July 2011