RESEARCH
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, research vision is to contribute to and drive economic growth, productivity, education and prosperity in the region, Wales, the UK and internationally.
Social work and social policy is a dynamic and supportive research community which encompasses diverse policy areas such as health, education, housing, poverty and the family. Research is key to our teaching, and we have expertise in various areas to help inform the latest and most innovative practices and curriculum to deliver.
OUR RESEARCH IS FOCUSSED ON THREE CENTRAL THEMES: Educational Policy and Practice Innovative Aging Social and Health Care
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK (REF 2021) The Research Excellence Framework is a research impact evaluation of British higher education institutions. Speaking on our performance, Associate Dean of Research, Innovation and Impact (RII) at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Professor Jonathan Bradbury and Associate Dean of Research, Innovation and Impact (RII) at the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science, Professor Gareth Jenkins commented: “Our Unit of Assessment 20 performed exceptionally well in the REF 2021 research assessment, gaining a top 10 position for its interdisciplinary research environment and with 81% of overall research quality being determined as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. The Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences and Medicine, Health and Life Science are delighted to see that this joint submission spanning education, sociology and social policy has been recognised by the expert panel.”
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