How to submit your institution's non-HESA Volume Measure data

Modified on Thu, 20 Nov at 3:40 PM

To submit your institution's non-HES Volume Measure data, please follow the instructions below.



  • In the top-right hand corner, click Submit a ticket
  • On the page that opens, ensure your email is correct in the Requester field
  • In the Subject field, enter the text: Non-HESA VM Data
  • The Description field must contain some text, so enter what you please
  • Click the Attachment button below the Description field
  • Attach your JSON file, and ensure the file name follows this format:

[Institution UKPRN]_Non-HESAVM


If your institution does not have a UKPRN, please use the name of your institution in its place.

  • Next, click Submit
  • You will be redirected to a confirmation page with a green banner, and the REF team will email to confirm receipt of the data
  • If you have any issues, please email usersupport@ref.ac.uk 


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