Strengthening the knowledge-based economy

The University of Leeds is among the top performing higher education institutions in England for generating impact around its research, according to an analysis by Research England.

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Research and Innovation

Research and innovation

We conduct meaningful research that has a telling impact on how healthcare is understood and conducted, both in the UK and internationally. Our world-leading staff foster strong relationships with our collaborative partners, ensuring we translate our expertise and understanding into effective change.

Research Excellence Framework

100%

of our research environment

conducive to ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ quality (REF 2014)

100%

of our research

either ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ impact (REF 2014)

79%

of our research

‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2014)

Our research themes

Find out about our themes, people and publications.

Long-term Conditions

Maternal, Child and Family Health

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Medicines Optimisation

Mental Health

People, Systems and Services

Research impact

Impact has to be at the heart of all our research work. Through our valuable collaborative relationships with industry, healthcare providers and the public, we're able to conduct meaningful research that translates into telling improvement in how health and social care is conducted in our communities. These are some of the reasons why 100% of our research was considered to have 'outstanding' or 'very considerable' impact in REF 2014.

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Our research projects

Discover more about the research projects are undertaken by our academic staff at the School of Healthcare. For more information about any of these projects please contact the staff listed on each project webpage.