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Research

We embed research in all of our activities, ensuring that students and staff benefit from and contribute to vibrant subject communities, engaged in fundamental and applied research.

Our research has real-word impact as measured by the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF).

Our research changes lives. It matters to the communities and individuals we work with, and to us as scholars dedicated to making a meaningful impact through our subjects.

Researchers  at the University of Gloucestershire collaborate across Europe, North America, West and Southern Africa, Southeast Asia, and Japan. We work with the UK government, the Welsh Government, the European Commission, and other governmental bodies, as well as a wide range of well-known companies and brands.

Our partnerships with civic and community groups bring real benefits to local and global communities. Many of our research groups have a long-standing track record of producing internationally significant publications and outputs that make an impact.

Research submitted in each of our research areas was judged to be internationally excellent according to the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), with a selection of research outputs judged as world leading.

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Discover our research in the research repository

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Research impact

UoG researchers tackle some of the most pressing environmental, social and economic challenges in the UK and beyond, including:

  • Tackling illegal rhino poaching using thermal imaging in Africa
  • Exploring the impact of offshore wind farms on UK seabird populations
  • Investigating homicide, suicide, coercive control and stalking
  • Studying the biomechanics of motion in international athletes
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  • Working to achieve net-zero in agriculture and food
  • Improving education and training for young people in conflict with the law
  • Protecting healthcare from cyber threats
  • Exploring whether the sounds of nature can have a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people in care homes
  • Examining consumer responses and vulnerabilities to buy-now-pay-later services

The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers

We are a signatory to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers. ​We have agreed to an action plan to further improve, and the progress against this plan will be reviewed by Council annually.  

Our academic staff ensure research is conducted in every subject for the benefit of the learning of our students and to have a positive impact on society. We support them in this important aspect of their work through creating an environment in which they can thrive.

The Academic Development Unit (ADU) supports the implementation of the Education Strategy, working in close partnership with all academic schools and professional departments, covering learning & teaching and research & practice, and the development of the subject communities that our students and academic staff join.

Questions?

If you have any questions about research at the University of Gloucestershire, please contact the Academic Development Unit.


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