Our research and impact
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê researchers and our collaborative approach
At Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê, 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 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Grand Challenges and theÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê 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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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê research in the news
From Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê newsdesk
Media coverage
Transforming lives through collaboration and knowledge exchange
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê 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)
- Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's Innovation & Enterprise
- Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Global Engagement
- Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Grand Challenges
- Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê SDGs Initiative
- Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Public Policy
- Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Giving.
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