Contacts

In the first instance, please direct REF-related queries to REFSupport@shu.ac.uk

At University-level, REF is managed by the Dean of Research, Wayne Cranton.  He is supported by the Policy, Impact and Performance team in RIS, consisting of Keith Fildes (REF Manager), Jenny Dunn and Alison Honnor (Impact Managers) and Arnett Powell (REF Co-ordinator).  A REF Management Group also operates and includes the above, the three Assistant Deans for Research (Steve Johnson, Jon Wheat and Peter Wells) and the Head of Research Services (Anita Gurney).

Locally each Unit of Assessment has an academic co-ordinator, an impact lead and an administrator. These roles are currently held by

UoA Name Co-ordinator Impact Administrator
3 Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy Pat Schofield Pat Schofield Dominika Smithson and Vicky Mathers
4 Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience Laura Kilby Carrie Jordan Samm Wharam
5 Biological Sciences Tom Smith Simona Francese Max Whenray-Hughes
11 Computer Sciences and Informatics Simon Andrews Simon Andrews Max Whenray-Hughes
12 Engineering Doug Cleaver Andy Alderson Esther Lau + Steph Portier
13 Architecture, Built Environment and Town Planning Ed Ferrari Tina Beatty Sarah Ward
17 Business and Management Studies Andrew Johnston Steve Johnson Elouise Hearnshaw
20 Social Work and Social Policy James Banks Jamie Grace Samm Wharam
23 Education Mark Boylan Colin McCaig Linda Bray + Kate Wallace
24 Sport and Exercise Science, Leisure and Tourism Larissa Davies Larissa Davies Rebecca Jones
27 English Language and Literature Chris Hopkins Chris Hopkins Ian Braddick
28 History Clare Midgley Matthew Stibbe Ian Braddick
32 Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory Paul Chamberlain Paul Atkinson Ian Braddick
34 Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management Dave Waddington Dave Waddington Ian Braddick