After yesterday's publication of the results of the Research Excellent Framework (#REF2014) comes the post-mortem, introspection and then inevitable debate about REF2020. We will have to wait a wee while before we learn more about the impact assessment aspect of #REF2014 and the overall story it tells us about how research in higher education instiutions … Continue reading In support of the Rome Declaration on responsible research and innovation
Breaking Boundaries
What have people told us about public involvement in research?
Yesterday INVOLVE hosted a meeting of about 100 public involvement leads from across the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). There are probably nearer 200 in total across the NIHR family.This was the first time that we have ever been able to bring together people in this way. A powerful milestone.This link will take you … Continue reading What have people told us about public involvement in research?
Unofficial update on NIHR’s strategic review of public involvement in research (with thanks to @CLAHRC_NWL)
The review panel conducting the NIHR strategic review of public involvement in research meets this coming Monday. So, I thought you might be interested in a very brief update on where we are, and what I expect to happen next.The deadline for providing views and opinions in response to the review's initial call has now … Continue reading Unofficial update on NIHR’s strategic review of public involvement in research (with thanks to @CLAHRC_NWL)
Simon Denegri's Lay Review 