Hello,
I am inviting you to take part in a research project which will form the basis of my MRes Human Geography dissertation by completing the questionnaire below.
I am conducting a study which investigates the ways academic geographical staff in the UK have reacted to the introduction of 'Impact' as a criterion in the REF assessment. In particular I am examining whether this has encouraged or will encourage geographers to think about how their research may have more relevance or engagement with society/ies 'beyond' academia. There was a range of mixed opinions regarding this new criterion in the lead up to the assessment, and so I am looking to gauge geographers' opinions now the assessment has taken place.
If you are a UK based geographical staff member I would appreciate your input in this project. You do not have to have had experience of submitting to the REF Assessment to take part. The questionnaire should take around 10-15 minutes to complete and simply asks questions relating to your research, how you consider your research to have an element of 'impact' and your general opinions on the REF.
Please read this Information Sheet BEFORE completing the questionnaire:
http://tinyurl.com/qcgtpmc
Please follow this link to take part in the questionnaire:
http://goo.gl/forms/wMb9AHSivh
Thank you and I'm happy to answer any questions or queries you may have, just send me an email at [log in to unmask]
Yours sincerely,
Peter R. Martin
MRes Student
University of Glasgow
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Research Advisor: Dr Lazaros Karaliotas
Tel: 0141 330 2326
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Room 402, East Quad, Main Building
University of Glasgow
G12 8QQ
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