Science REF 2021 impact case studies
Our research is improving lives and changing the world we live in. Read the stories behind our Research Excellence Framework submission.
Faculty of Science
World-leading research and flexible courses in biosciences, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, pharmacy, pharmacology and physics.
Research Excellence Framework 2021
Find out about the research behind our REF 2021 submission.
Latest research
Find out how our research is improving lives and changing the world we live in.
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The 49图库免费资料大全 is a key partner in a major UK government investment in research to improve the sustainability of chemical and polymer production.
49图库免费资料大全 Global Chairs 2023-24 appointed
The University appoints four distinguished international visiting professors as part of the annual Global Chair scheme.
Professor Matthew Wills and Tim Rock write in The Conversation about why, in evolutionary terms, small is beautiful.
Charlotte Dodson (Life Sciences) writes in The Conversation about AlphaFold 3, the latest algorithm designed to predict the structures of proteins.
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Largest ever family tree of bird species shows bird brains have grown
Scientists from the Milner Centre have published the largest ever evolutionary tree for birds as part of the Bird 10,000 Genomes Project (B10K).
Departments, centres and groups
The Faculty brings together five departments and a cross-departmental degree with an excellent reputation for both research and teaching. Our students benefit from diverse teaching and research gained from close collaboration with industry across sectors.
Faculty of Science departments
A list of the departments in the Faculty of Science.
Research centres and groups
Our research spans a number of fields and we work together in cross-disciplinary groups.
Placements
Take advantage of our strong links with industry and do a placement as part of your studies. You could earn between 拢15,000 and 拢25,000.
A scientific experiment - in an office
Natural Sciences student Bea Perks researched a placement outside her degree's field, and made significant discoveries.
Kate chose a placement to help her make decisions about her future
Biochemistry student Kate Dicker describes how her placement at GeneSys Biotech Ltd has convinced her to pursue a lab-based career.
I supported forecasting, modelling and statistical analysis at the Home Office
Physics student Adam Stannard opted for a placement as an operational research analyst to gain new skills and insight into the business world.
Facilities
The Faculty hosts a range of facilities providing analytical equipment and expertise to researchers and industry.
David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility
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Biotechnology Facility
A multi-user facility providing protein expression and purification services to researchers across the University and beyond.
49图库免费资料大全 the Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science is the largest faculty in the University with over 3,500 undergraduate students, 650 postgraduate students and more than 300 academic and research staff.
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