#hiddenREF
Partly inspired by #HiddenREF, I’m putting together a ‘train the trainer’ session for UKRN on making non-traditional research outputs open access

Do you know any case studies or real world examples I could include?
December 23, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Excited to be at day 1 of the Hidden REF festival (@hiddenref.bsky.social).

Fair to say it's an interesting time for research assessment. #hiddenref
October 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Excellent address by the Uni of Liverpool's Natalie Wallis at #HiddenREF festival (@hiddenref.bsky.social). Report to follow.

In the meantime, here's something Wallis wrote for @resprofnews.bsky.social recently on non-traditional research outputs:

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
October 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I've always valued and been grateful for your advocacy work, academic service and leadership #hiddenREF
April 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I put in 2 submissions to the #hiddenREF from my team, both of which I'm incredibly proud of no matter the results.

One of the projects - Patti's 3Rs modular search strategy project was highly commended! So huge congratulations from me 🥳
🏆 The Hidden REF 2024 Competition Results 🏆
(results over 6 separate posts)
November 29, 2024 at 5:28 PM
I’ve seen a few images pop up from the Festival of Hidden Ref without alt text - please remember to add it (and check out the other accessibility tips in this thread) @hiddenref.bsky.social #HiddenRef
And finally - if you're promoting a conference or session on social media, or posting as you attend an event, do it accessibly! Use alt text on any images and use #CamelCase to make your posts screen reader accessible, so everyone can engage with your content.
Happy Conferencing everybody!
October 7, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Well done to Sarjhana and happy that Claire in our team got a commendation 🙂 #HiddenREF
🏆 The Hidden REF 2024 Competition Results 🏆
(results over 6 separate posts)
November 29, 2024 at 2:46 PM
🆕 #ResearchCultureUncovered episode! Host @nickshepp.bsky.social chats with @simonhettrick.bsky.social on the #HiddenREF & why ALL research outputs matter. 🎧
(Episode 123) Valuing Diverse Research Outputs: The Hidden REF and the 5% Manifesto with Simon Hettrick
Quickly and easily listen to Research Culture Uncovered for free!
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July 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#HiddenREF some of the issues…
October 8, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The #HiddenREF 2025 Festival is ready to kick off. On-site registration opens in 15 minutes - we are ready for you.

hidden-ref.org/the-festival...

Live posting here and on LinkedIn so follow the #HiddenREF hashtag.

And even if you won't be here in Bjam... we are hoping to live stream tomorrow!
October 7, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Day 2 of the #HiddenREF festival is starting here in Birmingham and online via zoom. Follow the #HiddenREF here or on LinkedIn
October 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🎉 #LivUni hosted the UK’s first #HiddenREF workshop! Over 60 researchers joined in to talk about all types of research outputs - not just papers 📄 but also code 🧑‍💻, exhibits 🖼️, and more.

We’ve also launched new funding to support these outputs! 🔍

👉 www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/new...
July 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Congratulations hiddenref nominees & winners.

Delighted to see the
@turingway.bsky.social community Working Groups recognised for their hidden work in maintaining infrastructure & improving accessibility practices.

Congratulations Liz, Sarah, Jim, Danny, Brigitta & many volunteer contributors. 1/2
🏆 The Hidden REF 2024 Competition Results 🏆
(results over 6 separate posts)
November 30, 2024 at 10:16 AM
@jfwinters.bsky.social speaks to the different valuable contributions that technicians, software specialists, librarians, archivist etc can make to research projects - this labour and expertise should be recognised and rewarded eg. #HiddenREF @hiddenref.bsky.social
#OpenEngaged #OAWeek
October 21, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Congratulations to all the nominees, commended ones and the winners of #HiddenREF 2024. Wonderful to see their works and roles which make research happen get recognized and celebrated. I believe list of them will be published soon on their website hidden-ref.org
November 29, 2024 at 1:56 PM
#HiddenREF here is the Slido link for today #Hiddenref2025… so if you are online and want to ask a question… pop over to sli.do
October 8, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Generously handing these out to my colleagues this morning after a successful #HiddenREF festival last week
September 25, 2023 at 5:29 PM
After the intro from @jwbaker.bsky.social @hiddenref.bsky.social #HiddenREF we have Liverpool DOTs with Natalie Wallis… and so DOTs that is Diverse Output Types… so another name for Non Traditional Outputs… Liverpool have a team to support and promote their development!
October 7, 2025 at 9:34 AM
In a way that feels very on brand for the idea of the #HiddenREF, there have been 4 of us from Leeds at the festival over the last two days and we didn't know we'd each be here. But that won't stop us collaborating on and coordinating our next steps!
October 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Finally on route to #HiddenREF! Huge thanks to the organisers for helpfully and conveniently running it in Birmingham :-)

See you soon!
October 7, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Who else is watching the Awards ceremony? So important to consider all these “other” contributions in our sector here in UK. #HiddenREF
November 29, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Yes, it's a fancy word. But heuristics (our shortcuts for making decisions) are everywhere. But this is a problem for output evaluation! This is why recognising diverse outputs and understanding responsible use of research metrics are important. #HiddenREF
October 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
The UoL Outputs Development team is strengthening its role in shaping national conversations around research assessment, following the appointment of Dr Natalie Wallis, our Outputs Development Manager, to the national Hidden REF committee
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/02/26/l...
#hiddenREF
March 10, 2026 at 3:33 PM