The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the UK's system for assessing the excellence of research in higher education providers. It is a process of expert review, carried out by panels for each of the 34 subject-based units of assessment.
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The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.
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