Research excellence and impact
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Research excellence and impact
Our research, innovation and knowledge exchange is focused on the needs of local and global populations to maximise our impact on the world.
Our world-leading collaborative and interdisciplinary research is delivered by our diverse and talented research community. A commitment to excellence and impact underpins all that we do.
In 2021, REF results identified that 90% of our research has a quality rating of “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”. - ### Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF)
Research England have recognised the way we work with partners to benefit the economy and society, including the way we work with business, forge diverse partnerships and support graduate start-ups. - ### Our global impact
We believe in collaboration. Only by bringing together expertise in research and education can we tackle inequalities and drive change for a better future. - ### Impact stories
Our vast research community constantly pushes new frontiers with groundbreaking discoveries, and we’re more determined than ever to share our findings with the world.
Our rankings
Top 100
universities in the world
51st
in the world for research environment
Top 100
in the world for research quality
REF 2021
90% of the research submitted