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Our Research

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High-quality applied research

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Research at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work has established an acclaimed national and international reputation. As researchers, we are committed to conducting high-quality applied research that provides the evidence to improve care and shape services.

At the UK Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in 2008, the School was top of the table for nursing and midwifery and had the highest number of research active staff in the UK.

Research publications

Research aim and approach

Research groups

Cross-cutting themes

Three cross-cutting themes underpin research across the School:

  • Complex interventions
  • Service, delivery and organisation
  • User involvement

Postgraduate research

  • Research degrees
    Study for a PhD or MPhil with internationally renowned researchers at the School