Good news on research performance
May 15, 2025
Research update by Professor Sarah Metcalfe I am delighted to share encouraging news about the university’s research performance. Our research income has grown by 23% between 2019 and 2023, putting us in the top ten of the Russell Group. We are top six for industry-linked income. In a blog supporting his RKE performance report to …
£69.5m funding is testament to the quality of our research and knowledge exchange
October 31, 2024
Research update by Professor Sarah Metcalfe, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange I am delighted to share news that the university is to receive £69.5m in quality-related research funding (QR) for the 2024/25 academic year. This is our largest source of public funding for research and is the university’s share of the £2bn allocated …
Our commitment to a positive culture for research
September 27, 2024
Welcome to the first research update for the 2024-25 academic year. I hope you enjoyed a restful summer break. I am delivering this update with my fellow member of University Executive Board, Professor Katherine Linehan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for People and Culture. Katherine is the strategic lead for People and Culture and is committed to making our …
Our gradual and careful approach for research as restrictions are lifted
July 30, 2021
Update from Professor Dame Jessica Corner We are reviewing our research activities following the lifting of Covid restrictions by the government. This will be a careful and gradual approach, ensuring your wellbeing remains our first priority. We continue to work very closely with public health officials, and our estates and health and safety teams are …
Interdisciplinary Research Clusters and the Flexible Fund: supporting ambitious, challenge-led discovery
November 26, 2019
A new fund supporting interdisciplinary research is set to make its first awards. The University’s Flexible Fund is linked to our Interdisciplinary Research Clusters (IRCs), which bring together academics and our partners to address the key challenges of our age. The Flexible Fund is designed to support interdisciplinary research projects in the early stages of development. …
Research Priority Areas: big ideas for global challenges
May 3, 2018
Guest blog by Dr Richard Masterman, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research Strategy and Performance. At the latest RPA Information Day, I was delighted to welcome academics from the University’s Research Priority Areas, together with colleagues from Research and Innovation, and members of Professional Services who support research and knowledge exchange. The afternoon session of the event, …
