Research activity

The results of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) confirm the department's status as a leading world-class research centre. The department was ranked top amongst UK planning school's with 65% of research graded in the top 4* (world leading) and 3* (internationally excellent) categories. 35% of the work we submitted was judged to be at world leading standard. Within the discipline, this was the highest proportion in the UK, and bettered by no other university. Further information on RAE 2008.

Staff across the Department are currently engaged in a range of research projects, supported by a variety of funding bodies (including the Economic and Social Research Council, the British Academy, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, as well as a range of local and national government departments). Information on research projects and recent research outputs is currently being updated and will be available soon.

The high quality research carried out by staff members is underpinned by a strong research environment and culture. This means we provide an excellent place in which to undertake doctoral study. Further information on PhD research in the Department.