Excellence in Research
76% of our research, assessed through the UK's Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), is ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’
Impact on the World
Our research continues to have a measurable impact on the world, often exceeding expectations and making contributions of great significance to society.
Ranked consistently among the world's top 200 universities (QS World Rankings 2019 and Times Higher World University Rankings 2018)
Rated top in the UK in REF14 for environmental and soil science research. Top 30 in the world for Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies; top 50 for Engineering.
World-leading research which attracts outstanding students and academics
The determination and vision of pioneers, visionaries, and scholars, has helped to shape the University into the world-class institution we have today