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REF2029 Contribution to Knowledge and Understanding

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This element has a 50% weighting and replaces the REF2021 outputs element.

Research outputs:

  • 2.5 x volume measure (taken from 2 years HESA data).
  • Contributes to up to 90% of CKU (Contribution to Knowledge & Understanding) score.
  • Criteria of originality, significance and rigour.
  • Open access requirements – as per REF2021 until after consultation in winter 2024.

Disciplinary-level statement:

  • Contributes to at least 10% of CKU score.
  • Contribution of unit to disciplinary advancement beyond publication of outputs.
  • Research integrity and reproducibility.
  • Open research practices.