Fifteen academics from Cardiff University have been appointed as panel members for the criteria-setting and assessment phases of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029.
The appointments, made by the UK higher education funding bodies, are based on a rigorous, open recruitment process and reflect the expertise and standing within subject disciplines of those selected.
Each panel member will have a key role in shaping the REF to support the higher education sector by providing a meticulous, trusted assessment of UK research.
The successful candidates are:
- Professor David Whitaker , Sub-Panel 3: Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy
- Professor Geoff Haddock , Sub-Panel 4: Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
- Professor Carrie Lear , Sub-Panel 7: Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences
- Professor Rebecca Melen , Sub-Panel 8: Chemistry
- Professor Rossi Setchi , Sub-Panel 12: Engineering
- Professor Richard Cowell , Sub-Panel 13: Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
- Professor Paul Milbourne , Sub-Panel 14: Geography and Environmental Studies
- Professor Robert Morgan , Sub-Panel 17: Business and Management Studies
- Professor Dave Cowan , Sub-Panel 18: Law
- Professor Sin Yi Cheung , Sub-Panel 20: Social Work and Social Policy
- Professor William Housley , Sub-Panel 21: Sociology
- Professor Ambreena Manji , Sub-Panel 25: Area Studies
- Professor David Clarke , Sub-Panel 26: Modern Languages and Linguistics
- Professor Karin Wahl-Jorgensen , Sub-Panel 34: Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management
- Professor Ann Heilmann , Main Panel D: People, Culture and Environment expert
The appointments build on Cardiff University's success in securing representation on the Research and Diversity Advisory Panel (Dr Cosimo Inserra) and Main Panel C (Professor Rick Delbridge, Chair of Sub-Panel 18: Business and Management Studies; Jenny Hulin, Main Panel Advisor; and Professor Chris Taylor, Deputy Chair of Sub-Panel 23: Education).
Professor Dave Cowan from the School of Law and Politics said: "It is an absolute privilege to have been appointed to this role. I am looking forward to appreciating the depth and strength of the range of work in law."
Professor Ann Heilmann from the School of English, Communication and Philosophy added: "I am delighted to have been appointed to REF 2029 Main Panel D as an expert on People, Culture and Environment.
"Having served twice on sub-panel 27 (English), I am looking forward to gaining broader insights into REF processes from the Main Panel perspective. In advising on PCE matters it will be helpful to draw on my previous experience as co-chair of PCE pilot sub-panel 28 (History).
"Given the UK-wide pressures on HE that weigh so disproportionately on Main Panel D disciplines, it will be an honour to be able to contribute to the work of the Arts and Humanities panel."
The full list of appointments can be found on the REF 2029 website .
