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Research | Birmingham City University
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Research
This is impact.
As the University for Birmingham we do more than research. We are led by the needs of industry in the region, committed to discovering new knowledge and delivering real benefit to culture, industry, society and the environment.
Explore our research portal
Explore up to date information about our researchers, their funded research projects and the research they have published on our Pure Portal here.
Explore research
Join a virtual open event
If you're considering postgraduate research at BCU, this event is designed to help you learn about:
- The research degree application process
- Researching degree funding
- Applying as an International postgraduate research applicant
Register for a live session
Research themes
Our thematic areas to which all our research is linked are
Healthy Futures,
Creative Cultures
,
Digital Innovation
and
Equitable Societies
. As part of our commitment to Birmingham we explicitly encourage research that works with and for local communities to create measurable impact.
Explore our research themes
Impact in Birmingham
Our research generates academic knowledge and promotes tangible benefits for local communities, industries, and the cultural landscape of our city.
We play a vital role in improving the environment, enhancing society, and enriching the culture and heritage of Birmingham through diverse and impactful research.
Discover our local impact
Our research degrees
Ready to make an exciting contribution to knowledge? Find out about PhD courses, including advice from doctoral researchers and guidance on fees and applications.
Research with us
Research Projects
Solving real world problems with our expertise. Our research talent and drive to add a genuine contribution to knowledge help us make a difference through our work.
Discover our research
Research Centres
Our research centres work to address key local, national and global challenges, in line with the priorities of the University, research strategy and our students.
Explore our centres
Research Ethos
We are a dynamic research force within the UK higher education sector and are committed to continuing growth in research excellence and new knowledge generation.
Find out more
Research Blogs
Discover how our research is making local and global impacts and learn something new from our BCU experts in our research blogs.
Find out more
Research Excellence Framework (REF)
Our REF 2021 results measure the excellence of our research outputs, impact and environment.
Our REF results
Postgraduate Researcher Stories
Meet our innovative PGR community at BCU, who are committed to shaping the future in their fields.
Explore PGR stories
Meet our experts
BCU is home to talented and proactive research academics, with ground-breaking ideas challenging their field of study and the world.
Find out more
Popular Links
Pure Portal
Research centres
Open access
PhD Courses
Research Opportunities
PhD FAQs
REF 2021
Research highlights
Research projects
Find out about our PhD courses
Research with us
Recent searches
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Popular searches
Virtual Tour
Interview advice
Postgraduate study
Scholarships
Open Days
Suggested searches
Accommodation
Life in Birmingham
Reaching beyond
Graduate Scholarship
Degree Apprenticeships
We use cookies on this website to improve the experience we provide. By continuing to use our site you agree to this, or visit our
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Saved courses
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Research
This is impact.
As the University for Birmingham we do more than research. We are led by the needs of industry in the region, committed to discovering new knowledge and delivering real benefit to culture, industry, society and the environment.
Explore our research portal
Explore up to date information about our researchers, their funded research projects and the research they have published on our Pure Portal here.
Explore research
Join a virtual open event
If you're considering postgraduate research at BCU, this event is designed to help you learn about:
- The research degree application process
- Researching degree funding
- Applying as an International postgraduate research applicant
Register for a live session
Research themes
Our thematic areas to which all our research is linked are
Healthy Futures,
Creative Cultures
,
Digital Innovation
and
Equitable Societies
. As part of our commitment to Birmingham we explicitly encourage research that works with and for local communities to create measurable impact.
Explore our research themes
Impact in Birmingham
Our research generates academic knowledge and promotes tangible benefits for local communities, industries, and the cultural landscape of our city.
We play a vital role in improving the environment, enhancing society, and enriching the culture and heritage of Birmingham through diverse and impactful research.
Discover our local impact
Our research degrees
Ready to make an exciting contribution to knowledge? Find out about PhD courses, including advice from doctoral researchers and guidance on fees and applications.
Research with us
Research Projects
Solving real world problems with our expertise. Our research talent and drive to add a genuine contribution to knowledge help us make a difference through our work.
Discover our research
Research Centres
Our research centres work to address key local, national and global challenges, in line with the priorities of the University, research strategy and our students.
Explore our centres
Research Ethos
We are a dynamic research force within the UK higher education sector and are committed to continuing growth in research excellence and new knowledge generation.
Find out more
Research Blogs
Discover how our research is making local and global impacts and learn something new from our BCU experts in our research blogs.
Find out more
Research Excellence Framework (REF)
Our REF 2021 results measure the excellence of our research outputs, impact and environment.
Our REF results
Postgraduate Researcher Stories
Meet our innovative PGR community at BCU, who are committed to shaping the future in their fields.
Explore PGR stories
Meet our experts
BCU is home to talented and proactive research academics, with ground-breaking ideas challenging their field of study and the world.
Find out more
Popular Links
Pure Portal
Research centres
Open access
PhD Courses
Research Opportunities
PhD FAQs
REF 2021
Research highlights
Research projects
Find out about our PhD courses
Research with us
Recent searches
No recent searches
Popular searches
Virtual Tour
Interview advice
Postgraduate study
Scholarships
Open Days
Suggested searches
Accommodation
Life in Birmingham
Reaching beyond
Graduate Scholarship
Degree Apprenticeships