Our research
World-leading research delivering bioscience discoveries for a changing world
Our research addresses key real-world issues in microbial, plant, animal, food and environmental sciences. We have dynamic programmes of fundamental and multi-disciplinary research supported by national and international funders.
We apply our research, knowledge and technology to make lasting improvements to the environment, economy and society. We do this by making sure our research is relevant to our global stakeholders; from businesses, public and third sector organisations and the general public.
REF Results 2021
The School of Biosciences part of Unit of Assessment (UoA) 6 (Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Science) has improved their position in the upper half of the UoA and seen a significant increase in the proportion of outputs assessed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ from those submitted to REF2014. The Unit’s research environment is also recognised as being 75% ‘world-leading’ and 25% ‘internationally excellent’.
75% ‘world-leading’ research environment
Within the Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Science unit (REF 2021)
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Our research mission
- Achieve food security and improved nutrition
- Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being
- Ensure sustainable production and consumption
- Tackle the causes of climate change and mitigate their impact
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