The Department is one of the principal centres of research in Russian and Slavonic Studies in the UK. In past research assessment exercises (RAE) we have scored consistently high, a position which we consolidated in the 2008 RAE, where 60% of the department's research was rated 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'. In regard to ‘Research Power’ the Department was rated fourth in the country.

Individual research is grouped and coordinated by research clusters which reflect particular strengths in the department, including:

• National and Post-national Identities
• Migration, Exile and Diasporas
• Russian Visual and Material Culture
• Religion and Society
• Translating Cultures

An integral part of our research strategy is the development of the next generation of experts in our field. A high proportion of our team are early career researchers who work alongside experienced staff. We have recently been awarded several postdoctoral fellowships (externally funded by the Leverhulme Trust as well as by The Centre for Russian, Central and East European Studies (CRCEES)). Postdoctoral as well as postgraduate researchers are part of our lively research environment.