Research impact
We are recognised internationally for the quality of our research and we
were ranked ninth in the UK in the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE,
December 2008).
Major studies include
Understanding Society, the biggest project of its kind in the world,
which is tracking the lives of 100,000 people in 40,000 British households.
Our work stretches across a huge range of disciplines including science,
engineering, law, management, humanities and the social sciences.
Our Research and Enterprise Office offers support to
businesses looking to access our research expertise.
Find out about our research excellence