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.
Find out more- Faculty of Medicine and Health
- School of Healthcare
- Research and innovation
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
Our research
is largely applied - making a positive difference
to the lives of people receiving and working in health and social care
95%
‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’
Submitted research - REF 2021
17
clinical academic fellowships
for nurses and allied health professionals
Our research
is largely applied - making a positive difference
to the lives of people receiving and working in health and social care
95%
‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’
Submitted research - REF 2021
17
clinical academic fellowships
for nurses and allied health professionals
Our research themes
The School of Healthcare brings together a community of dynamic and successful applied health and social care researchers, committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people who use health and social care services or work in these environments, including contributing to research-led education.
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 95% of our research was considered to be either world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in REF 2021.
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.