# Research in sociology
**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/research/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/study/undergraduate/
Innovative, critical, impactful.
Sociology at York identifies novel empirical agendas, shapes theoretical approaches and conducts cutting-edge research into the key questions facing society today.
We collaborate with national and international partners, conducting interdisciplinary research that addresses challenges faced by contemporary societies. **We pride ourselves on being a Sociology department for public good, working to make a positive change in the world.**
## Contact us
- [sociology-research-support@york.ac.uk](mailto:sociology-research-support@york.ac.uk)
- [+44 (0)1904 323234](tel:+441904 323234)
- [@UoYSociology](https://x.com/UoYSociology)
## The Research Excellence Framework 2021
We’re ranked 1st for research impact and 4th in the UK for research overall according to the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the latest REF results (2021). Also, 100% of our research impact is rated at 4\* - REF’s highest rating.
[Learn more about the 2021 REF results](https://www.york.ac.uk/research/performance/our-ref-statement/)
## Research strengths
Our four research clusters provide a fertile intellectual environment, stimulating debate and inspiring the design and delivery of world-leading research.
### [Culture, Values and Practices](https://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/research/culture-values-practices/)
### [Gender, Sexuality and Inequalities](https://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/research/gender-sexuality-inequalities/)
### [Language and Social Interaction](https://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/research/language-social-interaction/)
### [Science, Health and Technology](https://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/research/science-health-technology/)
## Impact and engagement
We work with policymakers, service providers, professionals and practitioners, charities and NGOs to bring about real and instrumental changes across national and international societies.
### Highlights
- [Practitioner-patient communication in healthcare settings](https://www.york.ac.uk/research/impact/doctor-patient-communication/ "Root%20%BB%20University%20Website%20%BB%20Research%20%BB%20Impact%20%BB%20Doctor-patient%20communication%20in%20healthcare%20settings")
- [Making effective security decisions for dying prisoners](https://www.york.ac.uk/research/impact/security-decisions-dying-prisoners/ "Root%20%BB%20University%20Website%20%BB%20Research%20%BB%20Impact%20%BB%20Making%20effective%20security%20decisions%20for%20dying%20prisoners")
- [Last orders? Understanding the marketing and consumption of No and Low alcohol products](https://www.york.ac.uk/research/impact/last-orders/)
## Centres
Our interdisciplinary research centres bring together a diverse community of scholars and non-academic partners to conduct world-leading research.
- [Centre for Advanced Studies in Language and Communication](https://www.york.ac.uk/language-linguistic-science/research/centres/caslc/)
- [Centre for URBan research](https://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/research/groups/curb/)
- [Centre for Women's Studies](https://www.york.ac.uk/womens-studies/)
- [Science and Technology Studies Unit](https://www.york.ac.uk/satsu/)
## Networks
Our networks provide a forum for cross-cutting research collaboration and discussion:
- [Death and Culture Network](https://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/research/death-and-culture/)
- Materialities of Care
- [Migration Network](https://www.york.ac.uk/social-science/research-impact/migration-network/)
- [Religion & Spirituality in Society & Culture (RASSC) Lab](https://sites.google.com/york.ac.uk/rassclab/home)
- [Social Studies of Ethics, Morality, and Values Network](https://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/research/ethics-morality-values/)
Publications
Search for Sociology research or browse our publications in the York Research Database.
[Explore publications](https://pure.york.ac.uk/portal/en/organisations/sociology(4dd6b7b9-ede9-4157-8193-87160b520bfe)/publications.html)
Research degrees
Push the boundaries of knowledge in our supportive and stimulating environment.
[Study with us](https://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/study/postgraduate-research/)
Fellowships
Early career researchers at York benefit from a dynamic research culture and excellent facilities.
[Join us as a fellow](https://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/research/postdoc/)
Visiting researchers
We welcome academics and PhD students to join our research community.
[How to apply](https://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/research/visiting-researchers/)
## Contact us
- [sociology-research-support@york.ac.uk](mailto:sociology-research-support@york.ac.uk)
- [+44 (0)1904 323234](tel:+441904 323234)
- [@UoYSociology](https://x.com/UoYSociology)