REF 2014
Research with Impact
Middlesex University continually develops its research investing funding from previous Research Assessment Exercises (2001 and 2008) and from our own resources to build and strengthen the breadth and excellence of our research facilities and activities.
Building up world-class knowledge requires engagement with end-users in our global community. Our research across all disciplines has real world impact that cuts across sectors and can be felt by society, industry and communities.
Today's student needs skills to be able to understand knowledge, and inspiration to be able to see its current and potential future application. The teaching our students get is underpinned by world-leading research, delivered by experts to provide them with the all-important skills to keep themselves ahead of the game.
Headline REF 2014 results
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) ranked Middlesex:
- Close to the top third for research power across the entire sector
- The best modern university in London for research power
- 58% of research classed as world-leading and internationally excellent
- In top 20 across all creative industries research disciplines
- 4th in the UK for Social Work and Social Policy.
Units of assessment and results overview
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Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy
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Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
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Computer Science and Informatics
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Geography, Environmental Studies and Archaeology
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Business and Management Studies
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Law
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Social Work and Social Policy
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Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
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Music, Drama, Dance and Performing Arts
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Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management