Research
Our department has a strong and growing research programme with world-class research activities and facilities.
The Department's research quality is reflected by an excellent rating in the most recent UK Research Assessment Exercise by independent peers (2008). 95% of the Department’s research activity is of an international standard. Accordingly, we give research a high priority, with a clear commitment to continually strengthen and revitalise our research base.
Supported by state of the art facilities and infrastructure, our research areas are designed to meet three key challenges for society in the 21st century, namely
Within these three divisions we have nine research groups and a number of dedicated research centres and schools.