Research
A milestone for research
Birmingham City University is entering a new era as it makes an unprecedented commitment to develop its research profile.
Following our success in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE-2008) we have developed a five-year research strategy that commits us to considerable increases in both the quality and quantity of our research.
Our strategic vision is to become a 'research-engaged University' by 2014 which effectively means research will no longer be a niche activity but an integral professional commitment across our organisation, developed in partnership with faculties and specialist service teams. This strategy will prepare us for future success; 2012 will see the introduction of the new Research Excellence Framework (REF), which will inform Higher Education research funding from 2014 onwards.
The strategy outlines that by 2014 we will consolidate our 'pockets of research excellence' into up to 15 Research Centres of Excellence. We are also in the process of recruiting 36 postgraduate research students who will be funded using University bursaries.
Find out more about our research strengths in the arts and in social sciences.