Research news

Over the past year we've done more to tell the stories behind some of the many research collaborations that have come about as a result of the University's focus on internationalisation.  In 2016, via the new 'Worldwide' section of our website, we promoted...

You may have spotted our brand new series of research posters springing up around campus over the past few weeks to coincide with the start of the new academic year. Recently installed across 13 locations from the East Building to...

The long-awaited Stern Review of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) was published last week which outlines a number of recommendations in advance of the next assessment submission. This autumn we expect to see a consultation on the detailed guidance with...

Data is back from the latest Higher Expectations Survey 2015 and there’s an encouraging sign when it comes to how our students rate the University’s reputation for research excellence. When asked the question - ‘Thinking back to when you were...

In April we marked a year since the University developed a dedicated research marketing team, so we did a review of our activity and want to share some of the highlights with you here. We have a great portfolio of...

If you've walked through campus in the last week you will have spotted a few changes. The first of our new research adverts have gone up on the library, on 8 West and around the 4 West cafe area. This...

The University is fast approaching its 50th anniversary, and as such a large number of events and a fundraising campaign are being planned. Our team has been working with the University's Department for Development and Alumni Relations over the last...

As some of you may know, I recently got back from a trip to the printers in Cornwall where the 2016 prospectus was on press. Although that was to do with the Student Recruitment side of my job, I was...