Have your say: REF Code of Practice Consultation

Loughborough University is developing its Research Excellence Framework (REF) Code of Practice, which all UK Higher Education Institutions participating in the REF are required to produce. The Code of Practice sets out how the University will make robust, transparent and inclusive decisions about its REF submission, including the selection of research outputs.

The development of the Code of Practice provides an important opportunity to share information about key aspects of Loughborough’s REF submission and to invite feedback from staff across the University. The REF Code of Practice consultation period will run from 2 March until 3 April 2026. 

During this period, staff are able to submit feedback anonymously via an online form or in person/online at one of our Code of Practice hybrid briefing or drop-in sessions hosted by the REF team. 

As of Monday 2 March, the draft REF Code of Practice and the online feedback form will be available on the REF webpages. 

Hybrid briefing sessions: 

  • Thursday 5 March, 10.30am-12.30pm, James France CC021/Microsoft Teams: Book your place 
  • Monday 9 March, 1.30pm-3.30pm, Sir Frank Gibb RT033/Microsoft Teams: Book your place

Online drop-in sessions: 

  • Tuesday 24 March, 1pm-4pm, Hazlerigg 201.0.25/Microsoft Teams 
  • Wednesday 1 April, 9am-12pm, Hazlerigg 201.0.25/Microsoft Teams 

We welcome and value your feedback. Your contributions will play a key role in shaping this important document ahead of its submission. 

If you have any questions about the REF Code of Practice, the consultation process, or REF more broadly, please contact: