Research at University of Hull
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
60.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
4. Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
16.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
8. Chemistry
14.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
9. Physics
11.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
11. Computer Science and Informatics
11.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
12. Engineering
31.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
14. Geography and Environmental Studies
49.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
17. Business and Management Studies
36.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
19. Politics and International Studies
14.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
20. Social Work and Social Policy
18.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
23. Education
7.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
24. Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism
11.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
27. English Language and Literature
17.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
28. History
16.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
33. Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies
18.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research