Research at University of Reading
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
54.9 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
4. Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
44.9 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
5. Biological Sciences
15.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
6. Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences
77.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
7. Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences
83.9 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
8. Chemistry
15.9 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
10. Mathematical Sciences
19.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
11. Computer Science and Informatics
10.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
13. Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
58.9 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
15. Archaeology
18.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
17. Business and Management Studies
100.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
18. Law
27.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
19. Politics and International Studies
16.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
22. Anthropology and Development Studies
19.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
23. Education
12.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
26. Modern Languages and Linguistics
24.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
27. English Language and Literature
28.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
28. History
16.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
29. Classics
12.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
30. Philosophy
7.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
32. Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
21.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
33. Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies
12.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research