Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 - Unconscious Bias Training for Output Reviewers  (Online Course)

 Before tackling this resource, you should have completed the Unconscious Bias e-learning module which is also available via the Central Short Courses website.

• An Unconscious Bias Reminder, simple ways to tackle unconscious bias
• Problems with EDI in REF 2014, summary of the 2014 problems which have driven change for 2021
• Unconscious Bias & Peer Review, unconscious and conscious bias which affect peer review
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Background to REF 2021, changes made to 2021 to tackle the exclusions problems of 2014
• Output Reviewers & Unconscious Bias, how unconscious bias can impact local review
• Further Steps to take to mitigate Unconscious Bias when reviewing outputs, mitigation's which can neutralise unconscious bias.