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Research

Research excellence is at the heart of our strategic plan and we aspire to be one of the leading UK modern universities for research excellence. Staffordshire University has welcomed the results of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, which has seen 68% of its research rated as “internationally excellent” and “world leading”.

Our connections and collaborations bring value to the local community and impact on lives across the world.

Our staff, students and postgraduate researchers are key to our research ambition. We support their important work and studies through our thriving research community and professional development, providing funding opportunities and project delivery support.

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Research themes

Find out more about our interdisciplinary approach to research.
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Research centres

Our research centres drive research, innovation and enterprise activity in areas of strategic importance.
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Postgraduate research

Interested in pursuing your research? We have a range of options for postgraduate students.

Work with us

We connect with partners, including academics, businesses and community organisations, to help tackle very real issues and to unlock funding to support our research and innovative solutions.

Our researchers

Whether you are looking for consultancy, collaboration, or are wanting to pursue your research as a postgraduate student, our research community is a great place to start.

Research Excellence Framework

Research excellence is at the heart of our strategic plan and we aspire to be one of the leading UK modern universities for research excellence.

Research impact

It is important to us that as well as being excellent in its own right, our research benefits the communities and stakeholders we serve.

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Contact Research, Innovation and Impact Services

The Research, Innovation and Impact Services team can provide information about all aspects of research at Staffordshire University.

UK University

StudentCrowd University Awards 2022

for Job Prospects

StudentCrowd University Awards 2022

for Student Satisfaction

Complete University Guide 2022

for Social Inclusion

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

for Course Content

StudentCrowd University Awards 2022

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021