Research at University of Strathclyde
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
90.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
8. Chemistry
34.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
9. Physics
46.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
10. Mathematical Sciences
33.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
11. Computer Science and Informatics
31.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
12. Engineering
220.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
13. Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
15.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
17. Business and Management Studies
116.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
18. Law
28.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
19. Politics and International Studies
22.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
20. Social Work and Social Policy
18.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
23. Education
34.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
27. English Language and Literature
25.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
28. History
17.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research