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REF 2021

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a system which assesses research at UK Higher Education Institutions by discipline, based on three elements: outputs, impact and environment. These blogposts are based upon an impact case study that contributed to St Andrews’ outstanding results this REF cycle.

Beyond Fact or Fiction: Enhancing Documentary Discussions

Wednesday August 3, 2022Tuesday May 10, 2022 by Jamie Locke-Jones

In their research at the Department of Film Studies, Dr Leshu Torchin and Dr Philippa Lovatt have expanded the limits of how documentary can be understood and studied.

Categories Entrepreneurial, Featured, Film Studies, REF 2021 Tags Department of Film Studies, International, Public Access & Engagement

Adolescent Health Research from National to International Levels

Tuesday November 15, 2022Friday May 6, 2022 by Jamie Locke-Jones

The HBSC, led by researchers from the School of Medicine, has been critical to understanding and reducing the risks to adolescent health.

Categories Featured, Medicine, REF 2021, World-leading Tags global health and inequality, Government policy, International, School of Medicine

The Future of Public Transport is Fuelled by Hydrogen

Wednesday August 3, 2022Wednesday May 4, 2022 by Jamie Locke-Jones

The discoveries Irvine and Smith made regarding hydrogen fuel production have been vital to Scottish advances in sustainable public transport.

Categories Chemistry, Featured, REF 2021, Sustainable Tags climate change, Government policy, School of Chemistry, sustainability and environmental change, Technology

Transforming the Conversation about Science and Theology in Scotland

Tuesday November 15, 2022Wednesday February 23, 2022 by Jamie Locke-Jones

Dr Andrew Torrance has been challenging the belief that science and faith are irreconcilable.

Categories Divinity, Entrepreneurial, Featured, REF 2021 Tags Public Access & Engagement, Religion & Ethics, School of Divinity, Scotland

Going the Distance to Preserve Biodiversity

Tuesday November 15, 2022Wednesday February 16, 2022 by Jamie Locke-Jones

Developed by researchers at the University, Distance is arguably one of the world’s best tools for monitoring biodiversity.

Categories Digital, Featured, Mathematics & Statistics, REF 2021 Tags animals, climate change, School of Mathematics & Statistics, sustainability and environmental change
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