The Minotaur at the Royal Opera House. Research assessment has become a kind of Minotaur, says Peter Scott, which universities and academics must feed.
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is nearing its fateful climax. Last week the deadline passed for staff to be in post to count. Seven weeks are left before the cut-off for publications. Then a year to wait until the verdict – winners and losers, ecstasy and despair.
It is difficult to explain REF fever to people outside higher
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