Research at University of Derby
REF 2021 quality profile, funded projects, and leading researchers.
Annual publications
REF 2021 quality profile
REF 2021 is the UK's official assessment of university research quality. 4★ research is world-leading; 1★ research is recognised nationally.
Percentage of research at each quality tier, broken down by subject area (Unit of Assessment).
- 4★ World-leading
- 3★ Internationally excellent
- 2★ Internationally recognised
- 1★ Nationally recognised
- Unclassified
3. Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy
45.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
4. Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
30.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
7. Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences
19.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
11. Computer Science and Informatics
17.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
12. Engineering
19.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
17. Business and Management Studies
33.9 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
20. Social Work and Social Policy
32.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
23. Education
21.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
32. Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
16.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
34. Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management
27.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research