UEA ranked among UK’s top 25 universities for research
By: Communications
World-leading research, internationally recognised experts and rising academic stars have helped secure the University of East Anglia 25th place among UK universities for research.
The 2026 Research.com Best Universities in the World Rankings assess universities based on the volume and influence of their research, including how often academics' work is cited by researchers around the world, demonstrating its impact on advancing knowledge and shaping future discoveries.
UEA's School of Environmental Sciences was ranked second in the UK and 29th globally for research output. And climate scientist Prof Philip Jones was recognised as the UK's highest-ranked researcher in Environmental Sciences and placed tenth worldwide.
The rankings also recognised several UEA academics among the UK's leading researchers in their fields.
They include Prof Jonathan D.G. Jones (first in Plant Science and Agronomy), Prof Andrew Jordan (fifth in Political Science), Prof David M. Livermore (sixth in Microbiology), Prof Sophien Kamoun (sixth in Plant Science and Agronomy), Prof Carlos A. Peres (eighth in Ecology and Evolution), Prof Ken Hyland (13th in Social Sciences and Humanities), Prof Robert J. Nicholls (14th in Environmental Sciences) and Prof Robert Sugden (16th in Economics and Finance).
Dr Jun-Hwa (Jacky) Chah, Associate Professor in Marketing and Head of the Marketing Group at Norwich Business School, was also recognised in as one of the Best Rising Stars of Science - placing 14th in the UK and 205th globally.
Dr Chah's research explores how artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced data analysis can be used to better understand what influences people's purchasing decisions.
Prof Julian Blow, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at UEA, said: "This recognition reflects the strength and breadth of research at UEA, from environmental science and plant health to politics, economics and business.
"It highlights the impact our academics are having in their fields, with research that is helping to tackle major challenges, advance understanding and shape future discoveries around the world."
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