We are delighted to congratulate the recently announced REF appointments. We have previously announced the appointment of Jane Falkingham as the chair of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 Social Sciences panel, and? Diana Eccles as the Deputy Chair of the Clinical Medicine sub-panel.
On 4 September further appointments were announced, including John Holloway, Associate VP Interdisciplinary Research as main panel interdisciplinary expert, and Gemma Fitzsimmons, Head of Research Information and Systems as panel secretary for the Physics and Sociology sub-panels.
A number of our colleagues have also been appointed as members of the REF sub-panels:
| Name | Job role | Sub-panel |
| John Primrose | Professor of Surgery | Clinical Medicine |
| Lucy Yardley | Professor | Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care |
| Sue Latter | Professor of Health Services Research | Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy |
| Lindy Holden-Dye | Professor of Neurosciences | Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences ?(assessment phase) |
| Jonathan Bull | Professor in Ocean & Earth Science | Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences ?(assessment phase) |
| Mark Sullivan | Associate Dean-Research | Physics ?(assessment phase) |
| Timothy Norman | Head of School | Computer Science and Informatics ?(assessment phase) |
| Nico Avdelidis | Professor of Aerospace Systems Management | Engineering ?(assessment phase) |
| Jadu Dash | Professor of Remote Sensing | Geography and Environmental Studies |
| Jackie Wahba | Professor of Economics | Economics and Econometrics |
| Collins Ntim | Professor of Accounting | Business and Management Studies ?(assessment phase) |
| Will Jennings | Associate Dean Research & Enterprise | Politics and International Studies ?(assessment phase) |
| Athina Vlachantoni | Professor of Gerontology & Social Policy | Social Work and Social Policy ?(assessment phase) |
| Laura Dominguez | Professor of Linguistics | Modern Languages and Linguistics ?(assessment phase) |
| Helen Spurling | Associate Dean Research & Enterprise | Theology and Religious Studies |
| Hettie Malcomson | Associate Professor | Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies ?(assessment phase) |
Mark Spearing, Vice-President Research and Enterprise said:
“These appointments reflect the breadth of talent across our research community and the valuable contribution made nationally. Sub-panel members play a vital role in ensuring a fair, rigorous and inclusive REF process, and it is fantastic to see colleagues’ expertise recognised in this way. I know they will bring real insight and dedication to this important work.
I would like to thank all the panellists for putting themselves forward for these important roles. We recognise that it represents a significant commitment. We have undertaken work to ensure that all panel members are recognised and supported as they do this important work on behalf of the UK’s research community.”