Dr Catriona Firth

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

[Research on Research Institute (RoRI) @RoRInstitute]

RoRI is hiring! Four roles now available in our core team, based @UCLSTEaPP.

We’re looking for an Operations Manager; a Research Fellow in Metascience; a Communications & Impact Manager; and an Administrator. More details here: https://t.co/NhXuGKg83g

[Dame Jessica Corner @JessicaCorner]

We’re seeking a partner to work with us
https://t.co/fLSCLUWfYu

[REF 2029 @ref2029]

We want to hear your views! We’re inviting comments on assessing People, Culture and Environment in REF 2028. Find out more about our wider work on PCE and how to engage: https://t.co/GChng4uyuV

#REF #REF2028
@Economy_NI @HEFCW @ResEngland @ScotFundCouncil

[Stian Westlake @stianwestlake]

We've launched an important new resource to connect researchers and policymakers.

The Areas of Research Interest Database lets you see the research questions Government departments are interested in, plus UKRI-funded work by area, all in an easy-to-use interface. (1/3)

[Dr Catriona Firth @firthcat]

Want to shape REF 2028 policy? Check out this job - closing date 20 September

[REF 2029 @ref2029]

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: https://t.co/s8NlDP3sbI

[REF 2029 @ref2029]

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: https://t.co/s8NlDP3sbI

[Dr Catriona Firth @firthcat]

This is fantastic news! I’m really excited to start working with @Fairbairn_R - lots to do!

[REF 2029 @ref2029]

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: https://t.co/Fnggv7P1ZE

[Dame Jessica Corner @JessicaCorner]

This troubling case illustrates why for #REF2028 we are leading efforts to shift the incentives in research away from, ‘publish or perish’ towards research environments that support more positive research cultures
https://t.co/jnsC9C3PXs via @timeshighered

[EDI Caucus @edi_caucus]

In the interests of boosting this discussion and normalisation... we're sharing this thread on the challenges of parents needing to travel for work.

We'll be sharing more in future on making conferences accessible to a broad spectrum of researchers and innovators.

[REF 2029 @ref2029]

We are pleased to announce the publication of three documents supporting the initial decisions on REF 2028.

https://t.co/yOT5lEslWK

#REF #REF2028 @Economy_NI @HEFCW @ResEngland @ScotFundCouncil

[Noémie Aubert Bonn @naubertbonn]

Our book chapter is finally out (and open)! Thanks to @LexBouter for this opportunity!

https://t.co/JfAsxHbQho

The chapter reviews issues with #ResearchAssessment and innovative practices that provide great promise for the future.

Many more important topics in the full volume.

[Dr Catriona Firth @firthcat]

Great blog on the opportunities for positive culture change as a result of REF2028 with equally important warnings about unintended consequences

[Dr Catriona Firth @firthcat]

Looking forward to joining the discussion later!

[Fast Track Impact @fasttrackimpact]

This afternoon - places still available

[Dr Catriona Firth @firthcat]

@JStergiou81 @lborouniversity Congrats Jenni!

[Dr Catriona Firth @firthcat]

This is an insightful piece by @LizzieGadd on the challenges the funding bodies face in developing the people, culture and environment elements for REF 2028 and how important it is to get it right. And yes, we do love a consultation

[Jim Dickinson @jim_dickinson]

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 https://t.co/ceE7H6GeVT

[CoARA @CoARAssessment]

Join Westminster Insight’s Future of UK Research Assessment Conference on the initial #REF2028 decisions & learn from @CoARAssessment Vice-Chair @LizzieGadd on what can be done towards #ReforminRA
#ResearchAssessmentWM
20% discount with code 'CARA' : https://t.co/Yd4vgzmtuk

[Athene Donald @AtheneDonald]

Me on @Wonkhe:
#WomeninSTEM - we need to fix the system not the women. Everyone needs to step up.....https://t.co/nNR28dZhz0

[UK Research and Innovation @UKRI_News]

We're seeking your ideas along the areas of health innovation, green industrial growth, resilient UK and transformative technologies, ideas which can lead to collaboration and global impact beyond what any single organisation can achieve. Find out more: https://t.co/94HZa3QXQ0

[Dr Catriona Firth @firthcat]

This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in using narrative CVs

[Universities UK @UniversitiesUK]

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 👇
https://t.co/1NsqjQ432a