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With our partners on the Norwich Research Park we are particularly well-placed to conduct research in areas of global significance including health and climate change and the security of food, energy and water.
Our research expertise influences national policy and international decision-making, particularly in areas relating to the environment, health, cultural development and the public service.
The international significance of UEA's research has been confirmed by the Times Higher Education world rankings for 2012 which placed UEA in the UK top 10 and in the world top 60 for research impact through citations of our research.
Vacancies
To find out about research opportunities available at UEA, search our current vacancies.
Research Passports
Information and guidance on applying for a Research Passport can be found here..
Training and development
The Centre for Staff and Educational Development has a full programme of training and development for all staff. There are dedicated pages specifically for Research, and Enterprise and Engagement.
The Careers Service at CareerCentral provides support, guidance and training to make the most of your career development
ResNet is a contact, support and information network for all women working in research at UEA, the Institute of Food Research, the John Innes Centre and the Sainsbury laboratory. Women Researchers Enterprise Forum (WREF) is sponsored by the Norwich Business School, Careers & Employability, ResNet, Research and Business Services & UEA Entrepreneurs. Email to join the mailing list.
REF
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the new system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions (HEIs). It replaced the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) and was completed in 2014. The REF will be undertaken by the four UK higher education funding bodies. The exercise will be managed by the REF team based at HEFCE and overseen by the REF Steering Group, consisting of representatives of the four funding bodies.
More information about REF can be found on the Research and Enterprise Services web pages.
Vitae - Researchers' portal
Vitae is a national organisation championing the personal, professional and career development of doctoral researchers and research staff in higher education institutions and research institutes.
They play a major role in the drive for high-level skills and innovation and in the UK's goal to produce world class researchers and their vision is for the UK to be world-class in supporting the personal, professional and career development of researchers.
To read more and get the latest updates and downloadable documents please visit: www.vitae.ac.uk.