REF 2021 results
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results have been published and the University has made the biggest jump in research impact results across the higher education sector.
The results also show that the University now ranks in the top 25% nationally for research impact ratings – a significant rise of 61 places compared to the previous REF in 2014, more than any other university.
Held every 6-7 years, REF is a nationwide assessment of the quality and impact of research at UK higher education institutions, based on evidence submissions that detail research outputs, real-world impact and benefits, and the institution’s research environment.
To help us celebrate these fantastic results, please use the approved copy and assets below across your social media channels and networks.
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- The University of Hertfordshire has risen in the rankings from 83 to 62 (21 places is significant – sixth biggest rise). https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/ref2021
- Over three quarters (78%) of the University’s research has been ranked as ‘world leading’ (4*) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3*). https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/ref2021
- Our proportion of research ranked as ‘world-leading’ has more than doubled since 2014 (from 11% up to 26%). https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/ref2021
- For research impact the University of Hertfordshire is now the top ranked post-92 university and in the top 25% of all universities. https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/ref2021
- The University has jumped to 32nd place in the research impact ratings, the highest rise of any university in the sector (a rise of 61 places since 2014). https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/ref2021
- Our research has real-world benefits: 90% of our research impact at the University was classified as ‘outstanding’ (4*) or ‘very considerable’ (3*). https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/ref2021
Call to action: https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/ref2021
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We’re delighted to announce that Herts has seen the highest rise of any university in the latest research impact rankings👏
Find out why: https://www.herts.ac.uk/research/ref2021
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🥳 We’re proud to announce that Herts is now the top ranked post-92 university, and in the top 25% of all universities, for research impact #GoHerts
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#REF2021
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🥳 We’re delighted to announce that University of Hertfordshire has seen the highest rise of any university in the latest research impact rankings.
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We’re proud to announce that Herts is now the top ranked post-92 university, and in the top 25% of all universities, for research impact 🔬
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