Altmetrics and the REF: how altmetrics can be used in your REF 2021 preparation

In this article we will look back at REF 2014 and provide a view on how altmetrics could have assisted in REF 2014 submission preparations and how they can support the preparations for REF 2021. We will also look in more detail at how the Altmetric Explorer can be used to find relevant input for your submission.