Research at University of Sunderland
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
29.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
11. Computer Science and Informatics
6.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
12. Engineering
5.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
20. Social Work and Social Policy
13.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
23. Education
8.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
24. Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism
8.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
27. English Language and Literature
6.9 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
32. Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
11.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
34. Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management
7.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research