Research excellence and impact
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Research Excellent Framework (REF)
In 2021, REF results identified that 90% of our research has a quality rating of 鈥渨orld-leading鈥� or 鈥渋nternationally excellent鈥�.
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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.
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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.
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Our vast research community constantly pushes new frontiers with groundbreaking discoveries, and we鈥檙e more determined than ever to share our findings with the world.
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