

Dr Catriona Firth
657 posts

@firthcat
Assoc director for research environment at @ResEngland. Pretty lazy on here so mainly HE-related retweets. She/her





More REF team news! We're seeking to appoint the Head of REF Policy to lead the development and implementation of the REF 2028 guidance and criteria. More info here: careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/j…


We're excited to announce that Rebecca Fairbairn has been appointed as REF 2028 Director. Rebecca will lead the team responsible for the development and delivery of REF 2028 starting in September. More: ukri.org/news/ref-direc…


I feel we also need to talk more about these issues and worries so that they can be normalised and maybe conferences and events can plan budgets if possible to support childcare. If you have examples let me know as I’m organising @CHIWORKsymp next year!



This afternoon - places still available

We’re pleased to announce @JStergiou81 has been appointed as Director of Research and Innovation. 👏 Jennifer is currently the Director of Research and Innovation at @NorthumbriaUni and Chair of the Association of Research Managers and Administrators. Read ⤵️

NEW on Wonkhe: With a new REF emphasis on research culture, Elizabeth Gadd asks how we can make this element as equitable as possible @lizziegadd wonkhe.com/blogs/my-resea…





Launched today, with support from UUK & @UKRI_News, the Résumé Resources Library contains a growing range of co-created resources designed to support widespread adoption of narrative CVs Find out more 👇 ukri.org/resume-resourc…