Research themes

From transforming healthcare technology through to tackling poverty, we bring together some of our best minds to identify solutions to real world problems. Our interdisciplinary approach means academics can work across traditional boundaries and collaborate in exciting new ways. Take a look at some of our research themes.
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Business, Enterprise and Management
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Crime, Justice and Security
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Culture, Heritage and Society
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Engineering, Technology and Environment
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Health, Wellbeing and Education

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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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Opportunities for Academics

Explore our research expertise and support for academics. Find out about staff development, funding opportunities and collaborative work.

Collaborate with us

From supporting start-ups through to helping established businesses grow and innovate, we take our expertise into the real world.

Find a researcher

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

Community engagement

Find out more about how our Connected Communities team strengthens our partnerships with businesses and other organisations. If you are interested in collaborating with us, get in touch.

Research governance

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

Contact Research, Innovation and Impact Services

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