Our place in the world
Our outreach is global – with over 120 nationalities represented on campus and research and teaching partnerships in more than 100 countries. We're proud to be a truly international university, and we are always expanding our strategic alliances in order to promote research excellence and innovative teaching with a worldwide impact.
Connecting globally
The expertise of our partners complements our knowledge, and working collaboratively empowers us to increase the positive effect we can have on the world. Current collaborations include a multi-million pound scheme to reduce tobacco-related harm in Asia and Africa. The partnership involves six UK universities, eight overseas partners and support from Cancer Research UK and the Global Challenges Research Fund.
Top 50
research-intensive universities in the UK
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014
Our global impact
Our research is encompassed within three overarching themes. Explore each one for more details of how we're impacting the world and working with others.
Cultures, Communities and Society
To understand individual experiences and behaviours, we must make sense of the related communities, cultures and societies in which they live. We learn from the past to provide for the future.
Global Security and Resilience
With an increasing population, there is a global need for a sustainable way of living. We protect the health, welfare and functioning of our communities and the environment for a secure and resilient future.
Living Well
Ensuring the wellbeing of societies is a global challenge. We understand, improve and influence behaviour change, developing approaches and interventions for positive health outcomes.