Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) is part of the University Grants Committee (UGC)’s commitment to promote world-class research and drive excellence in the UGC-funded universities through a comprehensive peer review on research quality.
Important note: The below-listed documents are not for circulation outside CUHK
A. Events/ Workshop
(updated as of 9 Dec 2024) RAE 2026 Preparation Workshops/Events
Month/ Year | Activities | Hosting Unit | Target audience |
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December 2024 |
Seminars and consultations: 3 December 2024, 10-11:30am
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Faculty of Social Science | All |
December 2024 |
Seminars and consultations: December 2024 (2 December 2024, 5-6pm and 16 December 2024, 5-6pm for the seminars)
Note1 Dr. Ged Hall will review up to 10 impact cases and offer individual consultations to the case writers. ORKTS will coordinate with the Faculties to identify cases that require more assistance.
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ORKTS | All (for the seminars) |
November 2024 |
Seminar: 21 November 2024, 3-4pm
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Faculty of Engineering | All |
November 2024 |
Seminars and meetings: 7-12 November 2024
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Faculty of Medicine | All (for the seminar) |
November 2024
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Seminars: 4 November 2024, 5-6pm
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ORKTS | All |
September 2024 |
Online workshop: 12 September 2024
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Faculty of Business Administration | All |
August 2024 |
Seminars and meetings: 7 – 8 August 2024
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Faculty of Science | All (for the sharing session) |
July 2024 | Seminars and meetings: 15-16 July 2024
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Faculty of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine – UoA5 |
July 2024 |
Seminars and meetings: 10-12 July 2024
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Faculty of Engineering | All (for seminar) |
June 2024 |
Meetings: 20-23 June 2024
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Faculty of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine – UoA3 |
June 2024 |
Seminar and meetings: 13-14 June 2024
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Faculty of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine – UoA5 |
June 2024 |
Online workshop: 12 June 2024
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Faculty of Business Administration | All |
April 2024 |
Seminar and meetings: 29-30 April 2024
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Faculty of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine – UoA5 |
April 2024 |
Meetings: 22-26 April 2024
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Faculty of Science | Faculty of Science - UoA7 |
April 2024 |
Seminar: 10-11 April 2024
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Faculty of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine – UoA5 |
March 2024 |
Seminar & meetings: 18-22 March 2024
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Faculty of Education |
Faculty of Education - UoA 40, 41 |
March 2024 |
Meetings: 26-28 March 2024
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Faculty of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine – UoA3 |
March 2024 |
Meetings: 4-8 March 2024
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Faculty of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine – UoA3 |
March 2024 | Online workshop on Writing Compelling Impact Narratives by Research Impact Academy | Faculty of Arts | Faculty of Arts |
March 2024 |
Visit: 7-12 March 2024
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Faculty of Science | Faculty of Science |
March 2024 |
Visit: 7-11 March 2024
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ORKTS | University management and Faculty representatives |
December 2023 | 100-word write-up workshop (online) by Bulletin UK | Faculty of Arts | Faculty of Arts |
December 2023 |
Webinar: Planning for Impact Case Studies and Environment Overview Statements by Dr Trevor Lane (Scroll down for presentation/ recording files) |
ORKTS | All |
Presentation/ Recording Files for download
(26 February 2025) Evidencing and Narrating Excellent Research Cultures and Environments for RAE 2026 by Prof. Mark Llewellyn, Cardiff University
(16 December 2024) Impact Case Studies: the writing style and incorporation of evidence by Dr. Ged Hall, University of Leeds
(2 December 2024) Impact Case Studies: what they are and how to approach their development by Dr. Ged Hall, University of Leeds
(21 November 2024) The RAE and Research Excellence by Prof. Jeff Kramer, Imperial College London
(4 November 2024) Assessing Research Environment in the RAE: Evidence from the UK REF by Prof. Matthew Inglis, Loughborough University
(12 September 2024) Producing a 4* Research Environment Statement (A UK Perspective) by Prof. Mark Healey, University of Manchester
(8 August 2024) Preparing for an RAE and Cultivating a Vibrant Research Environment by Professor Gail Taylor, University College London
(12 June 2024) Understanding Impact and Developing World-Class Impact Cases – A UK Perspective by Prof. Mark Healey, University of Manchester
(18 December 2023) Planning for Impact Case Studies and Environment Overview Statements by Dr. Trevor Lane, Research Consultant
B. Visits to Overseas Universities
Slides presented during the visit to the University of Manchester (6-11 March 2024) (restricted)
1. REF 2021 and Lessons Learned
2. Strategies for Fostering a Sustainable Research Culture and Environment
3. REF Panel A, Outputs and Environment
4. REF Panel C & D, Outputs and Environment
5. Data informed strategic decision making
7. Supporting REF 2021 impact case study authors – tips for success from FBMH Impact Officers
8. Research impact in the Faculty Humanities
C. Other references
2. What is a high-quality research environment? Evidence from the UK’s research excellence framework
3. How to write a “good” REF Environment Statement