Our research impact
Our research activity is driven by delivering real results with far-reaching impact. Spanning engineering and energy, quantum and robotics, marine and social sciences, our multi-disciplinary, award-winning research shapes the future by delivering real results with far-reaching impact.
Overall quality of research is assessed by the Research Excellence Framework (REF). REF21, valid until the next REF in 2029, assessed 86.8% of our research as world-class and internationally excellent, based on 35 impact case studies submitted.
Since the last REF, our research community has grown by 13.5%. Our success in winning major funding awards, in fierce competition, evidences our upward trajectory and underlines our industry focus.
Research impact
Impact is the golden thread that connects our research, partnerships and innovation – turning world-leading ideas into real-world change. Read the report.
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Areas of impact
From the depths of the sea to the reaches of light and space, we measure research impact and the societal and economic impact it delivers.
Environment
How our research is benefiting the environment, achieving sustainability and helping to reach net zero.
Health and wellbeing
How our research is impacting health and wellbeing and new developments in health technologies.
Industry and innovation
How we help drive innovation through cutting-edge research, collaboration and partnerships.
Social inclusion and equality
Working with communities and charities, our social inclusion and equality research changes policy and lives.