# Research in computer science
**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/computer-science/research/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/computer-science/study/undergraduate/
A highly influential and far-reaching research department working at the cutting edge of computer science.
We have an established reputation for conducting fundamental and empirical research into the development and engineering of safe, ethical and secure computational systems for the amelioration of human life and conditions.
Computer science profoundly influences most industries – from healthcare to gaming to security. At the University of York we understand the extensive reach of computer science research and the interdisciplinary nature of many of the problems computer scientists tackle.
We collaborate with industry, charities and policy makers, as well as scientific communities nationally and internationally to respond to global challenges.
## Contact us
**Professor Nick Pears**
Deputy Head of Department (Research)
- [nick.pears@york.ac.uk](mailto:nick.pears@york.ac.uk)
## The Research Excellence Framework 2021
- We’re a UK top ten research department - according to the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the latest REF results (2021). Also, 100% of our research impact and our research environment is rated 3\* or higher.
[Learn more about the 2021 REF results](https://www.york.ac.uk/research/performance/our-ref-statement/)
## Our research groups
Our core research strengths reflect our expertise and understanding of interdisciplinary computer science research.
### [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.york.ac.uk/computer-science/research/groups/artificial-intelligence/)
### [Automated Software Engineering](https://www.york.ac.uk/computer-science/research/groups/automated-software-engineering/)
### [Cyber Security and Privacy](https://www.york.ac.uk/computer-science/research/groups/cyber-security-and-privacy/)
### [High Integrity Systems](https://www.york.ac.uk/computer-science/research/groups/high-integrity-systems/)
### [Human Computer Interaction](https://www.york.ac.uk/computer-science/research/groups/human-computer-interaction/)
### [Quantum Information](https://www.york.ac.uk/computer-science/research/groups/quantum-information/)
### [Real-Time and Distributed Systems](https://www.york.ac.uk/computer-science/research/groups/real-time-distributed-systems/)
### [Software Engineering for Robotics](https://www.york.ac.uk/computer-science/research/groups/software-engineering-for-robotics/)
### [Vision, Graphics and Learning](https://www.york.ac.uk/computer-science/research/groups/vision-graphics-and-learning/)
## Impact and engagement
As well as making an impact within national and international research communities, our research influences developers and manufacturers across a range of industries and has a direct impact on the public.
### Highlights
- [Medical data’s encryption prescription](https://www.york.ac.uk/research/impact/encryption-prescription/ "Root%20%BB%20University%20Website%20%BB%20Research%20%BB%20Impact-drafts%20%BB%20Medical%20data%u2019s%20encryption%20prescription")
- [Seeking safety in autonomous systems](https://www.york.ac.uk/research/impact/safety-autonomous-systems/ "Root%20%BB%20University%20Website%20%BB%20Research%20%BB%20Impact-drafts%20%BB%20Seeking%20safety%20in%20autonomous%20systems")
## Centres
Our research centres span several departments and reflect how we collaborate with researchers from different subject areas.
These centres enable us to work across disciplines and with industry to tackle major challenges that face computer science.
- [Centre for Assuring Autonomy (CfAA)](https://www.york.ac.uk/assuring-autonomy/)
- [EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Intelligent Games and Game Intelligence (IGGI)](https://iggi.org.uk/)
- [Institute for Safe Autonomy (ISA)](https://www.york.ac.uk/safe-autonomy/)
- [Quantum Communications Hub](https://www.quantumcommshub.net/)
- [UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Safe Artificial Intelligence Systems (SAINTS)](https://www.saints-cdt.ai/)
- [YorRobots](https://www.york.ac.uk/yorrobots/)
- [RoboStar](https://robostar.cs.york.ac.uk/)
Research degrees
Push the boundaries of knowledge in our supportive and stimulating environment.
[Study with us](https://www.york.ac.uk/computer-science/study/postgraduate-research/)
Research seminars
Join one of our regular research seminars, free of charge and open to all.
[Find out more](https://www.york.ac.uk/computer-science/research/research-seminars/)
Fellowships
Early career researchers at York benefit from a dynamic research culture and excellent facilities.
[Join us](https://www.york.ac.uk/computer-science/research/fellowships/)
Online library
Search for our online theses and reports.
[Search](https://www.cs.york.ac.uk/library/onlinereports/)
Visiting researchers
We welcome enquiries from researchers UK and international researchers.
[Read more](https://www.york.ac.uk/computer-science/research/academic-visitors/)
## Contact us
**Professor Nick Pears**
Deputy Head of Department (Research)
- [nick.pears@york.ac.uk](mailto:nick.pears@york.ac.uk)