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Main page title:

REF 2029

Protocol:

https

Status code:

200

Page size:

68.7 KB

Response time:

0.569sec.

IP:

75.2.35.231

Response headers:

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SEO headers

h1 Research Excellence Framework

h2 What is the REF’s purpose?

h2 Latest news

h3 REF 2029 main panel chair recruitment

h3 Update to the HESA Staff record 2024/25 collection for REF volume measure pilot year

h3 Early decisions made on REF 2029 Open Access Policy

h2 Quick links

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