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The School of Politics and International Studies delivers internationally excellent research

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results recognise that 89% of research activity submitted by the School is either “internationally excellent” or “world-leading”.

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School of Sociology and Social Policy research recognised by REF 2021

67% of the School’s submitted publications have been judged “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”, with 40% judged “world-leading”, the highest rating attainable.

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Success for the School of Education in REF 2021

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results have recognised that 81% of the School’s submitted research activity is either "world-leading" or "internationally excellent".

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Faculty of Social Sciences recognised for research quality and impact

The results of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 have demonstrated the high quality and the significance of the impact of the research undertaken in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

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School of Law research recognised by REF 2021

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results have recognised that 92% of research activity entered by the School of Law is either “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”.