Department of Economics research
Our research activities cover all the mainstream fields of economics. This includes economic theory, econometrics, and finance.
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences research
Our research impacts the world around us. It spans economic activity, physical and mental health, education, political and social policy, and climate change.
Research from our departments
Our academic departments are research active. Their work changes lives, informs policy and practice, improves people's health and wellbeing, and contributes to economic growth.
Department of Education research
Our research interests are broad. They concern educational leadership, globalisation, teaching and educational practice.
Department for Health research
We carry out high-quality research with a strong applied focus, promoting population health and wellbeing and the efficiency and quality of health services.
Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies research
Our research concerns politics, governance and culture.
Department of Psychology research
We have a distinctive research profile of theoretically informed research in applied psychology.
Department of Social & Policy Sciences research
Our research brings together insights and approaches from social policy, sociology, international development and criminology studies.
Research with Impact
Our research is helping to change the world for the better. We work in partnership to help create a healthier, more sustainable and connected future for us all.
Research with Impact: Growing our future sports stars with biobanding
Learn how our research is helping to level the playing field, uncover hidden talent, reduce injuries and support the stars of the future.
Investigating Big Tobacco's influence on public health
Our research is helping to reduce smoking and save lives by informing public policies, including via the introduction of standardised packaging for cigarettes.
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
Find out more about the research from our six departments that was submitted to REF 2021. The vast majority was classified as 4* or 3*, meaning it is ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’.
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences: REF 2021
Explore our Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 submissions. The vast majority were classified as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
Research activity, centres, groups and labs
Read published papers from our academics and researchers, and explore our wide-reaching research.
Find humanities and social sciences people, papers and projects on our research portal
Explore research papers and outputs from our academics and researchers.
Research centres and groups
Our research spans a number of fields and we work together in cross-disciplinary groups.
Doctoral study
The University's Doctoral College offers a range of research degrees, including MPhil, PhD and Professional Doctorates.
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences postgraduate research degrees
A list of all our postgraduate research degrees, which include MPhil, PhD and Professional Doctorates.
Doctoral College
We support and enrich the experience of our doctoral researchers and play a key role in developing policy and strategy relevant to doctoral study.