Why Cardiff University?
World-leading research Cardiff is in the top tier of Britain’s research universities and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group. We are ranked 14th amongst UK universities for Research Power,
Crosscutting interdisciplinary research themes We have invested in building University research themes in areas of major strength including Crime & Security, Data Innovation, Neuroscience & Mental Health and Environment & Climate. Together our researchers are helping to create a stronger, healthier and more sustainable world.
Strategic partnerships and collaborations We co-create and deliver our research and innovation activities in partnership with a wide range of other organisations from the NHS to local governments, the Cardiff Capital Region and companies from local SMEs to global, blue chip household names. We have a formal strategic partnership with the UK Office for National Statistics with others to be announced soon.
World leading Impact Our research makes a positive impact to the economy, to the health and wellbeing of the population and to society more generally. We are building an industry-led compound semiconductor cluster here in South Wales and we will open the World’s first social science research park later in 2021. Our work with Public Health Wales on COVID-19 genetics is critical in the fight against the pandemic. We are ranked second in the UK for the impact of our research.
Source: Research Excellence Framework REF 2021
Source: Research Excellence Framework REF 2014
Research culture
An international community With over 7,900 international students from more than 130 countries, you’ll be part of a vibrant community that celebrates its diverse culture.
£600 million
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We’re undertaking our biggest campus upgrade for a generation by investing £600m to improve and develop our facilities and infrastructure.
Creating an inclusive University culture underpins the vision of our Strategic Equality Plan 2020-2024, built on working with staff, students and the wider community. Research integrity and ethics are a critical part of our vision and our Dean for Research Environment and Culture is developing innovative approaches to support Open Research and the responsible use of research metrics.
We’ve been awarded seven Queen’s Anniversary Prizes, which recognise world-class excellence in UK Higher Education.
Vibrant community of research fellows
Research volume
£3.23 billion
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We attract high-quality investment from both the public and private sector which helps translate our world-leading research into the products, services and processes of the future. Our excellence in teaching and learning provides highly skilled and well paid graduates who make a significant contribution to the public purse when they enter the world of work. Overall, we contribute £3.23 billion to the UK economy annually and we generate £6.30 for every £1 we spend.
We have 33,260 students which makes Cardiff University the 10th largest university in the UK on this measure. Source: HESA, Higher Education Student Statistics:
We have a live portfolio of research grants and contracts with a value exceeding £600M, demonstrating the global competitiveness of our research and its ability to attract investment.
Our world-leading researchers include 79 fellows of the Learned Society of Wales, with our University Representatives being Professors Claire Gorrara FRHistS FLSW and Gillian Bristow FLSW. We host five prestigious UKRI Future Leaders Fellows, including Cardiff-born neuroscientist Dr Dayne Beccano-Kelly of the Dementia Research Institute, a role model for the next generation of black leaders in science.
UK, 2019/20 (excluding The Open University)
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Source: (London Economics, 2018 report)
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