REF 2021: Computer science and informatics
Imperial College London is in pole position after near-perfect scores while the University of Edinburgh tops research power standings
Imperial College London is in pole position after near-perfect scores while the University of Edinburgh tops research power standings
The University of Sheffield climbs to the top, while Manchester and Cambridge are second and third
University of Cambridge tops earth systems and environmental sciences table based on GPA
The University of Bristol came top for chemistry, with the University of Cambridge coming second
Queen’s University Belfast tops agriculture, food and veterinary sciences table based on GPA
The Institute of Cancer Research retained its place at the top, with the University of Dundee also staying second
King’s College London tops subject table for allied health professions, dentistry, nursing and pharmacy, based on GPA
Imperial College London climbs from seventh to first as Oxford falls to third
Imperial, Cambridge and Bristol all climb a place while Oxford drops from first to fourth
Leicester and Glasgow clinch spots among top five as Cambridge leads the chart, with Oxford first for research power
Chief of renowned university sees positive leadership role during Covid but admits miscues on edX and blind spots on cost discipline
The REF may no longer be the only game in town, but it remains a dominant force in UK research. So as the REF 2021 results are released, is it still fit for purpose?
Main panel C records biggest increase in number of submissions and participating staff
Four in five outputs judged to be either ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’
Although major players still dominate on research power, some large – and small – regional institutions have made their mark