The Higher Education Policy Institute, an independent think-tank on HE and university-related policy issues, has released a critique of HEFCE’s REF consultation. The main criticism is aimed at the “experimental” use of economic and social impact to judge research quality.…
The Impact of Research on Public Policy: RCUK Report
Research Councils UK today published a report which gives an overview of the impacts of RCUK-funded research on UK public policy: Impacts: Success in Shaping Public Policy and Services (PDF) The document includes a number of case studies which highlight…
New Interdisciplinary Programmes Unveiled by Research Councils
ResearchResearch reported yesterday on three new collaborative cross-council programmes unveiled by the seven UK research councils aimed at addressing “emerging challenges” faced by the UK. From researchresearch.com: The three themes, which were announced at a Research Councils UK meeting at…
Information Day on the Social Platform on Research for Families and Family Policies in FP7
If you’re interested in submitting a bid to the FP7 Socio-Economic Sciences and Humanities theme in the area of family policy and research for families, you may be interested in the following Infoday to be held in Brussels on the…