REF 2021 Results

Our portfolio of diverse research is focussed on understanding and developing solutions for some of the most complex challenges of our time. State of the art facilities combined with our academic expertise ensures our research has real world impact across industry, society, and the environment. 

• 85% of our research is graded as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (4* and 3*) 
• 90% of our submitted impact case studies have outstanding or very considerable impact.  
• Our research environment is conducive to producing research of internationally excellent quality and enabling very considerable impact in terms of its vitality and sustainability.