What the FRAP happens next? Four priorities for reforming the REF The next exercise should clarify its purpose and language, relax its disciplinary focus and refine research culture, says James Wilsdon By James Wilsdon 26 May
UK research faces an autumn of political reckoning The spending review must confirm the substance beneath the government’s froth about becoming a science superpower, says James Wilsdon By James Wilsdon 14 October
The concept of research excellence must be broadened Lotteries for viable funding applications may be one way forward, say Lisette Jong, Thomas Franssen, Stephen Pinfield and James Wilsdon By Lisette Jong 7 October
The new REF rules could end game-playing – but only if we let them The 2021 research excellence framework could be more representative and humane than ever, but the devil will be in the implementation, says James Wilsdon By James Wilsdon 30 November
A mantra for the next REF cycle? Keep calm and carry on We must improve the system we already have, not make a switch to metrics, argues James Wilsdon By James Wilsdon 21 January
