Research
The work of the Faculty encompasses a journey from Discovery to Translation to Impact, all of which are studied from Bench to Bedside to Beyond.
Our curiosity about the world around us drives our innovative and ground-breaking research across the spectrum of health, wellbeing and life sciences, from discovery, through translation to impact.
Anni Vanhatalo
Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research
This journey is seen across nine core themes of activity in the Faculty:
- Food, metabolism and nutrition (Medical School, Sports Science and Biosciences)
- Lifelong Diseases
- Infectious Diseases (Biosciences; Med School)
- Neuroscience, psychology and mental health (Psychology, Sports Science and Medical School)
- Sports and rehabilitation (Sports Science, Psychology and Medical School, HPS)
- Research methods, data science and bioinformatics (all)
- Health and Care policy, technologies and services (Medical School, Psychology, HPS)
- Environment, Climate and Health (Medical School, Psychology and Biosciences)
- Genes, molecules, cells and biology (Biosciences and Medical School, HPS)
Our case studies from the Research Excellence Framework 2021 tell an inspiring story of the wide range of local, national and international impacts of our research. ?
Our ground-breaking research has been ranked 100% for impact (REF 2021)?
We are top 10 in the UK for world-leading and internationally excellent research in Clinical Medicine (REF 2021)
We are No1 in the UK for world-leading research in Sport Science?(REF 2021)
We’re ranked 4th in the world (1st in the UK) for our social impact in Health and Wellbeing in the QS World University Sustainability Rankings 2026
University Research Institutes and Research Centres in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences?
Our Faculty is also home to the , the first of its kind in the South West Peninsula; the ); the ); and the ). We are also part of the ; the ; and the . The is coordinated from Exeter, and is key to advancing the UKRI's strategic priority to securing better health, ageing, and wellbeing.
Our research culture and environment
At the 樱花动漫, we are committed to supporting each other to thrive, be fulfilled and reach our potential. Our research excellence is underpinned and enhanced by an open, ethical and supportive research culture and environment.?