Author: Laura Tucker

The Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) is an annual reporting exercise for English higher education institutions, run by Research England. It captures how universities engage with businesses, communities, and the public sector across seven perspectives, from working with businesses and IP commercialisation to local growth, CPD, and graduate startups. Data is submitted through HESA’s Higher Education […]

The Universities UK (UUK) Research and Innovation Conference on December 10th provided a valuable opportunity to hear directly from sector leaders and policymakers about the evolving UK research landscape. The overall mood was one of cautious relief, with clarity emerging around the future of REF2029 and broader innovation priorities.   REF Updates: SPRE, Burden, and […]

The School for Business and Society at the University of York is part of a leading UK research-intensive institution. As a member of the Russell Group, York is renowned for academic excellence and research influence. Its research addresses societal challenges at local, national, and global levels, integrating academic outputs with real-world impact for communities, industry, and the public sector. The University fosters a culture of evidence-based impact monitoring, recognising the importance of systematic preparation for research assessments.