School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Highlights for Computing and Mathematical Sciences research in REF2021
Computer Sciences
We are delighted with our recent performance in the (REF2021), in which 94% of our research outputs are judged as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (according to analysis by the ).
In addition:
- 83% of our overall research in Computer Sciences was judged to be ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’
- 75% of the real-world impact of our research in Computer Sciences was judged to be ‘outstanding’ (4*) or ‘very considerable’ (3*)
Mathematical Sciences
We are delighted with our recent performance in the , in which 93% of our research outputs are ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ (according to analysis by the ).
In addition:
- We ranked in the top 30 for overall research quality (GPA)
- 90% of the quality of our overall research in Mathematical Sciences was judged to be ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’
- 100% of our research environment was judged to be ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’
The Research Excellence Framework is the UK’s system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. REF2021 results were announced on Thursday 12 May 2022, you can find more details on the University’s overall performance.
(THE) analyse the results of REF2021 and rank each institution according to their performance.