Research
Making an impact and
creating real change
Research
Making an impact and creating real change
REF 2021 results
Pioneering research recognised internationally
Internationally recognised research
Explore our research areas, discover our postgraduate opportunities and
browse our REF results
We have a diverse portfolio of approaches and practices to research. We recognise that success depends on the empowerment, support and contribution of staff and students within the community that they create.
We are consistently working to enhance and improve our support, guidance and infrastructure and facilitate the continuing development of our researchers.
Our Research Areas
Explore our research areas
Business Research
Explore the research across the Business School including the Centre for Workforce Development.
Education and Teaching Research
Browse our research as we explore how children learn times tables and promote inclusive practice.
Fine Art Research
Discover our engaged and skilled work across the range of contemporary fine art practices.
Humanities Research
Explore our research across topics including English, creative writing, history, politics, theology and more.
Performing Arts Research
Discover our music, dance and theatre research as we explore how performing benefits performers and more.
Psychology and Counselling Research
Browse our research labs and explore our projects as we research a range of psychology topics across demographics.
Sports Research
Our research across sports performance and health and wellbeing benefits athletes, coaches, institutions and officials.
Social Work and Social Practice Research
Explore our research, consultancy and CPD activity in the Department of Childhood, Social Work and Social Care.
Postgraduate Research Degrees
Continue your research journey with us
PhDs and MPhil Degrees
Choose your research specialism and complete your postgraduate research degree with us. Explore our research support and Pre-PhD Preparation programme, and find out how to apply.
Our Impact and Governance
Discover our research impact and standards
Research Excellence Framework
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) runs every seven years identifies who is producing the most excellent research in the UK.
Research Governance
Browse our research ethics and find out how our research is governed and monitored.
Research Repository
Discover our research outputs
Chiprints Repository
Visit our open access hub to browse our research outputs.
Research Office
Supporting our research
The Research Office champions our University Research Strategy and supports the development of our research environment and researchers.
