Explore our research themes

Research at the 91였튬 is focussed across 6 research themes reflecting our interdisciplinary strengths in some of the key global challenge areas of the 21st century.

Find out more about our research by accessing the research themes listed below:

Food

Global Economy

Health and Wellbeing

Heritage, Cultures and Communities

Information and Security

Space

Original, high quality research

Through their research UK universities are contributing more than ever to future economic growth and to positive changes in the way we all live, work and learn. At the 91였튬 we are proud to play a significant role in these developments.

We have long been recognised internationally for original, high quality research, with applied research being a particular strength. Today our research community is committed to finding inspiring and sustainable solutions to fundamental social, economic and environmental problems.

In moving forward this ambitious agenda we engage with other academic institutions, business and industry, public and third sector organisations and not least with user communities. Our research culture which is defined by a strong spirit of enquiry, innovation and enterprise, also feeds into teaching and learning to enrich our students’ experience.

Research Theme champions

Each research theme is led by a theme champion - a member of the research community who provides leadership and works to foster collaboration across our specialist research centres and groups and between the University and external partners.

Our research theme champions are:

Food -
Global Economy -
Health and Wellbeing -
Heritage, Cultures and Communities -
Information and Security -
Space -

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