Research at University of Lincoln
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
32.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
4. Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
29.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
6. Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences
33.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
8. Chemistry
14.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
9. Physics
15.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
10. Mathematical Sciences
4.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
11. Computer Science and Informatics
28.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
12. Engineering
19.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
13. Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
6.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
14. Geography and Environmental Studies
15.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
15. Archaeology
3.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
17. Business and Management Studies
31.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
18. Law
13.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
19. Politics and International Studies
13.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
20. Social Work and Social Policy
15.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
23. Education
5.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
24. Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism
11.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
27. English Language and Literature
19.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
28. History
24.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
32. Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
17.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
33. Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies
12.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
34. Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management
15.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research