Getting REF-Ready: Building Institutional Readiness Ahead of Final Guidance

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Event Description:

This 1 hour FREE webinar, “Getting REF Ready: Building Institutional Readiness Ahead of Final Guidance”, will help higher education professionals prepare their institutions for the upcoming REF. It will provide practical information on aligning processes, evidence, and research impact with anticipated REF expectations.

Expected Learning Outcomes:

By attending this webinar, participants will:

1. Understand key strategies for institutional REF readiness and evidence submission.
2. Learn how to strengthen research impact and engagement with stakeholders.
3. Gain insights into fostering a sustainable and high-quality research culture.

Led by: Dr Carlos Galan-Diaz

Carlos is an accomplished Environmental Psychologist with a strong commitment to driving research excellence and creating measurable impact. With extensive experience in impact evaluation, monitoring, reporting, and leading complex portfolios like REF2021, he is adept at fostering strategic and operational success. A seasoned liaison with UKRI and member of key advisory groups, including the UKRI Research Organisation Consultation Group and ESRC Impact Prize Review Panel, he brings deep expertise in research governance and stakeholder engagement. Academically, Carlos’ work focuses on perspective-taking, well-being, and behaviour change, supported by proficiency in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies.

Previously, Carlos held senior roles at the University of St Andrews, including Acting Director and Deputy Director of RIS, overseeing strategic decisions and operational workflows for research excellence. Their leadership includes managing substantial UKRI and Scottish funding, spearheading interdisciplinary initiatives, and representing institutional interests at national and international levels.