Number one for research environment in the UK

Source: Research Excellence Framework 2014

Our mission is to empower people, organisations and society to use information to shape and influence an increasingly dynamic and complex world.

Research Seminars

Our Research Seminars are open to academics, researchers and students from across the University (unless otherwise indicated). They provide an informal setting for intellectual debate, sharing ideas and collaboration.

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QS World University Rankings 2019

We have reaffirmed our position as a world-leader for research and teaching in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019. We are thrilled to be ranked second in the World, and first in Europe, for Library and Information Management

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Discover Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences has a long-established reputation for producing world-leading research (REF 2014). We tackle the greatest challenges of our time and work to implement solutions. Watch our Faculty's new video, featuring Dr Jorge Martins, to find out more.

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Research Seminars

QS World Rankings

Research with Impact

Study with us

Our range of exciting postgraduate programmes are based on research-led teaching and prepare you for a variety of careers.

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World-leading research

We're the UK's leading centre for library and information management research. We explore the role that information plays in society and the tools that are needed to support information systems within organisations.

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Working together

Our collaborative partnership with Wuhan University’s School of Information Management means that we benefit from the expertise of one of China’s top information management schools.

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