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Research

Research with a global reach

UEA research makes a real-world impact: 91 per cent of our research is rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ by the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021).

We’re also in the UK top 20 for research quality* and our research is 16th for impact and the sixth most highly cited in the UK*.

*Times Higher Education REF2021 Analysis

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Our interdisciplinary research themes

We’ve developed strategic research themes that highlight the interdisciplinary approach we take to understanding the world around us and solving some of our greatest challenges.

ClimateUEA, CreativeUEA and HealthUEA bring together academics from across disciplines to explore new ideas, develop new research projects and work on solutions to priority challenges.

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ClimateUEA

Our pioneering, world-leading experts tackle the unprecedented environmental and social challenges caused by climate change.

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CreativeUEA

Building on our longstanding history of creativity and innovation to explore new areas of research, learning, action and outreach.

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HealthUEA

Building upon our long-standing history of high-quality research in health across UEA and the wider Norwich Research Park.

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Take a deeper dive into UEA's world-leading research

Governments, businesses, organisations and individuals rely on our research to help them understand and interpret the world.

Our work informs global and national policy, changes behaviour and drives economic growth.

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Partnering with Business

Whether you’re an ambitious startup, a charity or an established corporation, we can help your business grow, recruit talent, and access new funding, markets and ideas.

We support businesses and organisations from creation to growth and beyond. We offer facilities, networks, and the opportunity to access student talent and collaborate with world-leading researchers.

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