Opportunities for our academics

This is an exciting time to join University of Staffordshire as we have ambitious plans to grow our world-leading research.

We already have a strong research profile and are now looking to expand our team of research-active academics.

Our mission is to make a difference to people’s lives through our research impact. Find out more about our research opportunities, including funding and support.

Research funding

Find out the latest developments. We will keep you up-to-date on opportunities for research funding and collaborating with others on research projects.

Research support

Advance your career in research with our help. We offer a range of services, including development programmes and project delivery support.

Research governance

Read about our efforts to ensure research meets the highest standards. We provide guidance on research integrity, ethics and other key areas.
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Postgraduate research

Find out more about pursuing research with us. We have a range of options for postgraduate students so you can tailor your studies to your interests.
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Appointment of visiting title holders

Find out about Visiting Fellowships and Visiting Professorships, which are awarded to external academics in recognition of their standing.

Research centres

Delve into the work of our research centres and see how they’re driving innovation and enterprise. Each centre champions research of strategic importance.

Community engagement

See how our research community can help, whether you want to collaborate with us, draw on our consultancy work or do research yourself.

Latest news

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Beacon app to form part of trial on student wellbeing

An app used by University of Staffordshire students is to form part of a trial on the impact of wellbeing interventions.

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Plastic artworks on display in museum’s secret garden

Plastic waste has been transformed into colourful community artworks in a new display at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

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Change in the law could help families of missing persons

An expert on missing persons and unidentified human remains is hoping her research can help bring about a change in the law.

Contact Research, Innovation and Impact Services

The Research, Innovation and Impact Services team can provide information about all aspects of research at the University.

in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

Top 5 for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2025

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021