Consultations & Reports
University English is the main professional body consulted by funding bodies and other agencies when they wish to gauge the views of the English Subject community. Read our consultations and reports on English and the humanities below.
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The English Association’s Higher Education Committee, the Institute of English Studies, and University English have responded to the REF2029 Consultation on Open Access.
The English Association’s Higher Education Committee, the Institute of English Studies, and University English have responded to the REF2029 Consultation…
Research Excellence Framework 2028
Consultation following publication of Initial Decisions Document
Working Group on GCSE English Reform: Report and Recommendations
The Working Group on GCSE English Reform was set up by the English Association and University English in response to…
Overview on Creative Industry employment
Britain’s creative industries continue to grow, surpassing other sectors of the economy. In 2015, the contribution of creative industries to…
STORYCRAFT: The importance of narrative and narrative skills in business
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The Research Excellence Framework (REF)
University English’s Consultation response and recommendations for REF2021
REF Headlines for Sub-Panel 27: English Language and Literature
University English, the English Association, and the Institute of English Studies co-sign the REF Headlines Report for English Studies, attesting…
AQA Subject Benchmark Consultation Review
University English is in consultation for the 2022-23 review of the Subject Benchmark Statement for English.
AHRC Doctoral Training Partnerships Phase 2
University English’s response to the AHRC DTP2 Consultation on issues such as mass funding, collaboration, and caps.
BIS Green Paper: UE’s Response
University English’s response to the BIS Green Paper, ‘Fulfilling Our Potential: Teaching Excellence, Social Mobility and Student Choice.
Consultations & Reports Archive
UE and the Open Access Publication Debate
University English’s response to the recommendations of ‘Plan S’ and ‘cOAlition S’













