Reality

[s0b]

"Thanks for this inquiry which I have passed on to our PGR convenor Dr T-- r. Though your proposal is interesting, I am heavily involved in a REF sub-panel at the moment and unable to take on any more commitments at present."

Comments

[enggirl]

From what I've gleaned as a result of jobs workshops, etc., at my uni, the REF is a giant deal and giant time-suck for all academics in HE in the UK. I wouldn't take it at all personally.