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CHEAD Response to HEFCE Second REF Consultation

people sat at tables looking at a presentation REF 2 Consultation Roundtable

This response was a collaborative effort with particular thanks to Prof Jim Roddis (Emeritus SHU), Prof Oriana Baddeley (UAL), Prof Vicky Gunn (GSA), Prof Bill Gaver (Goldsmiths), Prof Kerstin Mey(Westminster School of Media Arts and Design), and Prof Anita Taylor (Bath Spa) for extensive help with the draft and to everyone who participated in our three regional consultation roundtables. Many thanks to the CHEAD Research Alliance Chair, Prof Karen Fleming as well as Prof Jim Roddis (SHU), Prof Dean Hughes (ECA) and Prof Kerstin Mey (Westminster School of Media Arts and Design) for hosting the three regional events. HEFCE REF 2 Consultation - CHEAD Response (125 KB)

Published 14.03.17
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