We are pleased to confirm that the REF2029 sub-panel memberships have been announced today.
MeCCSA is pleased to see panel compositions that reflect a diverse range of backgrounds, institution types, and geographical regions. We have confidence these panels reflect the necessary expertise and experience to serve the interests of our disciplines, and provide the necessary rigour and expert peer review required to underpin the REF.
We have also published a blog post from UOA34 Subpanel Chair, Karen Boyle, about the recruitment process and how they engaged with learned societies:
For the sub-panels most directly aligned with MeCCSA the panel memberships are:
Sub-panel 34: Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management
Chair: Karen Boyle, University of Strathclyde
Deputy Chair: John Downey, Loughborough University
Sub-panel member
Alison Preston, Ofcom
Einar Thorsen, Bournemouth University
Helen Wood, Aston University
Rachel McLean, Liverpool John Moores University
Sarita Malik, Brunel University London
Sub-panel member (assessment phase)
Claire Warwick, Durham University
Dave O’Brien, University of Manchester
Ellen Helsper, The London School of Economics and Political Science
Garry Crawford, The University of Salford
Gholam Khiabany, Goldsmiths, University of London
Jamie Medhurst, Aberystwyth University / Prifysgol Aberystwyth
Joanna Callaghan, University of Sussex
Karen Lury, University of Glasgow
Karin Wahl-Jorgensen, Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
Kate O’Riordan, University of Sussex
Wing Fai Leung, King’s College London
Panel secretary
Aisha Yousuf, University of Warwick
Sub-panel 33: Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies
Chair: Robert Adlington, Royal College of Music
Deputy Chair: Katharine Dorney, The University of Manchester
Sub-panel member
Kim Knowles, Aberystwyth University / Prifysgol Aberystwyth
Lee Cheng, Anglia Ruskin University
Lincoln Abbotts, ABRSM – Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Megan McLoughlin, University of York
Nadine Holdsworth, University of Warwick
Nick Fells, University of Glasgow
Nicola Dibben, University of Sheffield
Royona Mitra, Brunel University London
Stefano Baschiera, Queen’s University Belfast
Tony Fisher, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Sub-panel member (assessment phase)
Clare Finburgh Delijani, Goldsmiths, University of London (Joint with SP26)
Helen Brooks, University of the Arts, London
Hettie Malcomson, University of Southampton
Laudan Nooshin, City St George’s, University of London
Matthew Kaner, Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Sarah Hibberd, University of Bristol
Stella Bruzzi, UCL
Stephen Rose, Royal Holloway, University of London
Victoria Hunter, Bath Spa University
Panel secretary
Elena Varela Fuentes, Anglia Ruskin University
We also note that further additions can be made by the REF sub-panels during the assessment phase if required.
We recognise that work of many MeCCSA members is also returned to other UOAs, and our research features in UOAs 23, 27 and 32 among others. For the full announcements and all subpanel teams see:
https://2029.ref.ac.uk/panels/main-and-sub-panels
Congratulations to all the sub-panel members!
This announcement follows the earlier confirmation of a pause in the criteria setting and publication of final guidance for REF 2029 for a short period, as announced by the UK Science Minister Lord Vallance today at the Universities UK conference.
Whilst this pause will impact some planned milestones, the overall REF timetable will not be delayed. As noted the purpose will be to use the pause to “to simplify, streamline and reduce burden on the sector” and incorporate outcomes from the pilot assessment.
Full announcement on the pause:
https://2029.ref.ac.uk/news/pause-to-ref-2029-criteria-setting-and-publication-of-final-guidance
MeCCSA will continue working with the UOA leadership teams as the national learned society for our field to support the process and to ensure we are consulted on matters relevant to our subject areas.
Prof. Peter Golding
Emeritus Professor, Northumbria University
Visiting Professor, Newcastle University
Hon Sec of MeCCSA