UK REF 2014 results released (and they use Scopus data!)

Yesterday marks a key milestone in the United Kingdom's REF 2014 journey. Following initial consultations in 2007 through to the deadline for submissions in November 2013, 155 higher education institutions across the UK have dedicated a huge amount of time and resource to this process. The results published December 17 will highlight both the quality and non-academic impact of each institution’s research, and mark the culmination of years of hard work.

As the impact of the results begins to be felt in early 2015, Elsevier will continue to offer support to HEFCE and all institutions, helping them to navigate the vast field of data. Like all of those involved, we will be taking key learnings from this process, and look forward to further developing our national assessment offerings for customers around the world.

If you'd like to learn more about how Elsevier has supported the REF 2014 and how we support other national assessments, please make sure you look at these two great resources: ElsevierConnect article on national assessments and a case study on the REF 2014 highlighting the role played by Elsevier's products and services. And if you'd like to speak to an Elsevier Research Intelligence specialist, 'Contact Sales' and we'll get back to you.

Congratulations to all of the institutions and individuals involved on what is a great achievement.