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We're producing world-class and innovative research and we're proud to contribute to leaps in knowledge, understanding, and discovery. Our researchers are also having a tangible impact on improving the quality of people’s lives locally, nationally, and globally.

Through our thriving staff and student research community, we’re building a growing network of expertise. And with access to professional development, encouragement, and help with funding opportunities, it’s the perfect place to pursue your research ambitions.

It’s one of the reasons why:

68%

of the University’s research was rated as "world-leading" or "internationally excellent"

87%

of our research impact classed as "very considerable" or "outstanding".

Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

Research themes

Explore our interdisciplinary approach to research. We bring together academics from different disciplines to share ideas and create projects.

Research centres

Delve into the work of our research centres and see how they’re driving innovation and enterprise. Each centre champions research of strategic importance.

Research Impact

Discover how our research is transforming communities and wider society. We work on projects locally, nationally and internationally.

Our participatory action research means we work with communities, making a difference to where they live and tackling social injustice.
Nicola Gratton
Social Inequality researcher

Join our research community

Our University is home to hundreds of PhD and Professional Doctorate researchers. We also have a vibrant community of research-active staff. As a researcher, you’ll be working with our Research, Innovation and Impact Services team. We can offer lots of support, including help with funding bids, project management and measuring research impact.

We are also growing our innovation and enterprise work, with opportunities for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and other business collaborations.

A male wearing casual clothes and protective ear wear is using engineering equipment at the University

Postgraduate research

Find out more about pursuing research with us. We have a range of options for postgraduate students so you can tailor your studies to your interests.

Opportunities for our academics

Explore our research expertise and support for academics. Find out about staff development, funding opportunities and collaborative work.

Collaborate with us

Find out more about our partnerships with businesses and other organisations. If you are interested in collaborating with us, get in touch.

Find a Researcher

See how our research community can help, whether you want to collaborate with us, draw on our consultancy work or do research yourself.

Community engagement

Find out more about how our Connected Communities team strengthens our partnerships with businesses and other organisations. If you are interested in collaborating with us, get in touch.

Research governance

Read about our efforts to ensure research meets the highest standards. We provide guidance on research integrity, ethics and other key areas.

Latest news

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Professor Claire Gwinnett throwing a sampling bucket of the side of a boat on the sea

Opportunity for citizen scientists to join microplastics expedition

17 February 2025

Citizen scientists have the chance to join world-renowned microplastic experts on an expedition off the Atlantic coast

Education Through Podcasting conference returns

4 February 2025

Registration is now open for a conference exploring innovative insights into the use of podcasting for teaching, learning, and training

Claire Gwinnett and colleagues stood in front of the Forensic Wildlife Academy

Forensic experts unite to combat wildlife crime

22 January 2025

A University of Staffordshire professor is helping to raise awareness of wildlife crime and its often-overlooked consequences

Research Excellence Framework

Our mission is to be a force for social good and a catalyst for change. Our projects range from championing social justice to improving patient care. We are now embedding research, innovation and enterprise into everyday life at the University.

Our REF results

Read more about our internationally recognised research and how it’s having a significant impact on people’s lives. Our mission is to be a catalyst for change.

Impact Case Studies

Discover some of the fascinating research at University of Staffordshire. See how we are making a major difference locally, nationally and globally.

Contact Research, Innovation and Impact Services

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