UCU: RAE 2008

Model LA letter to PVC for research regarding Code of Practice 

Dear [pro-vice chancellor for research],

I write with regard to the RAE requirement that each submitting institution establishes a Code of Practice that attends to all relevant equal opportunities legislation to date. 

I would be grateful if you could provide me with details of the progress being made on the University of … Code of Practice.  Given the ongoing use of shadow panels and RAE preparation meetings at …, I would particularly welcome information about the institutional adoption of the recommendations of the Equalities Challenge Unit with regard to ensuring rigorous equality-proofing at departmental and Faculty level.  

Yours sincerely,