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.
Explore our centres
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.
