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Research at ºÚÁÏÍø

Real world impact

At ºÚÁÏÍø, we have an ambitious Research Strategy which aims to make research central to our mission as a university. We believe that a diverse range of researchers produces the best research and our commitment to research is integral to our aim to develop our students as critical thinkers. 

As a university committed to the public good, we have a track record of research that impacts society and makes a real difference to people’s lives through improvements to health and well-being, infrastructure, creativity, economic growth, business and civil society. 

Global Sustainable Development 

ºÚÁÏÍø is the lead university for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities and was appointed in 2025 for a three-year term.

The university works with the U.N. as the chair of SDG 11 with three other universities, who lead as vice-chairs on teaching and education; outreach and partnership; and research.

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Research Degrees

Join our community of individual thinkers who are re-writing the rules. Engage with our Doctoral College where research students are nurtured and recognised by scholars and research leaders.

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Professor Mike Kagioglou, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Business Innovation
Our ambitious strategy is already reaping rewards. More than 60 per cent of research at ºÚÁÏÍø has been judged as world-leading or internationally excellent in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF).
Professor Mike Kagioglou, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Business Innovation