R&IS News
REF 2029 Code of Practice approved by Research England
The University of Warwick’s REF 2029 Code of Practice has been approved by Research England. The approval marks an important milestone in Warwick’s preparations for REF 2029.
REF 2029 Code of Practice submitted to Research England for their approval
The University of Warwick’s REF 2029 Code of Practice was submitted to Research England for approval on Monday 11 May, following a university-wide consultation with staff during February and March.
University Town Hall on REF 2029 Guidance and Code of Practice
University Town Hall on REF 2029 Guidance and Code of Practice
Date: Friday 20 March 2026
Time: 10:30-12:00
Feedback invited: REF 2029 Draft Code of Practice
The University’s draft Code of Practice for REF 2029Link opens in a new window is now available to view. It sets out our approach to identifying significant responsibility for research, research independence, allocation to Units of Assessment, and output selection.
REF 2029 - resumed process (December 2025 update)
Following the recent pause to criteria setting and publication of final guidance of REF 2029, today the four funding bodies (Research England, the Scottish Funding Council, Medr, and Department for Economy, Northern Ireland) formally resumed the process, accompanied by several significant updates.