Our research and impact
Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ researchers and our collaborative approach
At Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾, we are committed to using our collective expertise to address global problems.
Researchers and faculty research
We are home to over 6,000 research staff across our 11 faculties, ensuring breadth and depth of expertise across the entire range of academic disciplines.ÌýIndividually, our academics expand our understanding of the world; collectively and collaboratively, they deliver analysis that addresses the major challenges facing humanity.
Find out more about our researchers and faculty research.
Cross-disciplinary initiatives and networks
Real-worldÌýimpact can only be created through collaboration. We are enabling cross-disciplinary research through collaborative initiatives - including Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Grand Challenges and theÌýÂ鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Initiative.ÌýWe develop lasting, meaningful partnerships with a wide range of partners toÌýcreate positive change.
Find outÌýmore about ourÌýcross-disciplinary initiatives and networks.
Where research transforms lives
Research excellence (REF 2021)
2nd in the UK for research power
consolidating our position at the topÌýbetween Oxford (1st) and Cambridge (3rd)
1st in London for research power
93% of our research is 'world-leading' and 'internationally excellent'
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions (HEIs). It is implemented by Research England, part of UK Research and Innovation.
Discover some of our top REF 2021 impact case studies (slideshow below) -Ìýin areas such as sustainable cities, technology, health, human wellbeing, cultural understanding, and justice and equality.Ìý
Explore some of our top impact case studies
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Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ research in the news
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Media coverage
Transforming lives through collaboration and knowledge exchange
Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ is one of the top universities in the country for knowledge exchange, as recognised in the annual Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).Ìý
Through knowledge exchange, our staff and students work with businesses, government, not-for-profits and community groups to apply their expertise beyond our university.Ìý
View examples of how we transform lives through collaboration and knowledge exchange.
More research impact stories
Discover more impact case studies from:
- Research Excellence Framework (REF)
- Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾'s Innovation & Enterprise
- Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Global Engagement
- Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Grand Challenges
- Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ SDGs Initiative
- Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Public Policy
- Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Giving.
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