Research at University of Portsmouth
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
40.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
4. Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
45.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
7. Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences
33.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
9. Physics
19.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
10. Mathematical Sciences
19.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
11. Computer Science and Informatics
29.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
12. Engineering
42.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
14. Geography and Environmental Studies
18.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
17. Business and Management Studies
93.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
18. Law
19.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
20. Social Work and Social Policy
37.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
24. Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism
20.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
25. Area Studies
73.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
27. English Language and Literature
27.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
32. Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
34.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
33. Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies
19.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research