News round-up: August 2026

From REF 2029 updates to new research funding figures and changes to the Global Talent visa, August brought several important developments for the sector. Catch up on the key highlights in this latest news round-up.

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Harriet Brooks is a REF Manager for the Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences at the University of Bristol. Prior to this she was a Research Manager at the University of Bristol Business School focusing primarily on impact, engagement and the REF. She has been working in Higher Education for 6 years, working in Widening Participation at the University of Sheffield before coming to Bristol.

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