In an outstanding Research Excellence Framework assessment, our work was rated world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour. 69% of our submission was scored at 4*, the highest mark available, putting us top in the UK.

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A commitment to excellence and collaboration lies at the heart of our world-class research. Covering all aspects of learning across the lifespan, our work is powerful and transformative, putting us at the forefront of the educational debate.