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Call for a CHEAD REF Forum Co-Chair
We are inviting expressions of interest in taking on the role of co-chair of CHEAD’s REF Forum
After the Unpausing….
We kick started the year with a lively discussion at our online REF Forum. The focus of the session was on the updates that REF announced before Christmas following its unpausing.
"Carry On Carrying-On"
Written by Sian Vaughan, CHEAD Co-opted Trustee (RIKE Alliance) and Director of Research for Art, Architecture and Design, Birmingham City University
Westminster-led collaborative project receives funding to build data service for practice research
Funded through UKRI and in partnership with QMUL, University of Leeds and the British Library, the University of Westminster has received funding to build the ENACT Practice Research Data Service
Is ‘The Future of Practice Research’ the future of research?
The Future of Practice Research Symposium took place at Manchester Metropolitan University on 9th June 2025.
CHEAD Research Leaders highlight the impact on EDI and practice research in response to changes to REF2029
A blog post from CHEAD REF Forum Co-Chairs Kamini Vellodi (RCA) and Damian Sutton (Coventry University) following the CHEAD REF Forum event, hosted by the University of Westminster (Feb 2025).
Engage Scotland announces receipt of Creative Scotland’s Multi-Year Funding for 2025-2028
Engage Scotland is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded Multi-Year Funding from Creative Scotland, ensuring three years of continued support for our members and the wider sector.
REF Main Panel Chair Recruitment is now open
REF 2029 are now seeking applications for the main panel chairs for REF 2029.
REF 2028 Consultation Response
CHEAD returned a response to the REF Consultation on 6th October 2023.