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The study of psychology is facing a crisis. A lot of research doesn’t show the same results when the experiment is repeated, and it is critical we address this problem. But the Research Excellence Framework has led to a research culture which is suffocating attempts to stabilise psychology in particular, and science in general. 
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Teaching actually nourishes graduate students' research skills, a study from the University of Virginia found.
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So it’s REF (Research Excellence Framework) time again and the game of which publications to submit, and I have to say I am not having a good time. Publications are rated on a scale of 1 - 4, which 4 being internationally excellent. My book ‘Designing for learning in an open world’ was reviewed as ‘a major contribution to educational technology’, a strong three with elements of four. Hmmm who uses the phrase ‘Educational Technolog’ these days? Gutted. If that isn’t a four nothing I have done is! A chapter in a UNESCO/COL book on a review of Open Educational Resources and the OPAL initiative was reviewed as a strong three.
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The Tef is call to action for leaders, but it could unite or divide – and exacerbate existing tensions with staff
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The first week of Networked Scholars is almost over. It s been a busy and interesting week with an Ask Me Almost Anything discussion thread with Michael Barbour, who answered all questions thrown at him by course participants, and a Google Hangouts on Air session with Laura Czerniewicz (below).
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