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the quality of people’s lives locally, nationally, and globally.</p> <p>Through our thriving staff and student research community, we’re building a growing network of expertise. And with access to professional development, encouragement, and help with funding opportunities, it’s the perfect place to pursue your research ambitions.</p> <p>It’s one of the reasons why:</p> </div> </div> <div class="grid grid-2-cols@tablet row mini-template-grid"> <div class="medium-6 large-6 column mini-template-grid__column"> <div class="iconBox iconBox--bg-offwhite"> <div class="iconBox__icon"> <i class="icon"> <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <svg id="Layer_2" data-name="Layer 2" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 368.58 400"> <defs> <style> .cls-light1 { fill: #170d38; stroke-width: 0px; } </style> </defs> <g id="icons"> <g> <rect class="cls-light1" x="145.18" y="332.47" width="75.44" height="24.79"/> <path class="cls-light1" d="m195.2,364.51c-.54,3.13-7.42,10.49-12.52,10.49-8.52,0-12.47-8.1-12.5-10.18h-25c0,7.82,3.75,16.48,10.04,23.18,7.27,7.74,17.02,12.01,27.46,12.01,19.84,0,37.5-19.67,37.5-35.18h-25c0-.2.02-.31.02-.31Z"/> <path class="cls-light1" d="m195.32,324.88c1.26-.68,11.63-6.69,18.83-24.79h-63.71c-3.54-15.42-13.36-34.39-30.03-58-13.86-19.64-22.37-33.38-23.67-58.44-1.29-25.03,7.76-49.74,24.85-67.79,11.4-12.05,25.49-20.4,40.94-24.48,4.66-4.16,11.62-12.48,16.24-27.48-28.63,1.48-55.16,13.76-75.18,34.92-21.72,22.96-33.24,54.34-31.6,86.11,1.63,31.59,12.71,49.54,28.17,71.46,14.57,20.64,23.36,37.22,26.12,49.26,2.6,11.33,12.46,19.24,23.98,19.24h45.05Z"/> <path class="cls-light1" d="m264.99,98.82c-21.29-22.51-49.94-34.96-80.65-35.08h-.09c-.54,0-1.08.02-1.62.03v24.81c.56-.01,1.11-.05,1.67-.05,23.85.1,46.11,9.8,62.69,27.33,17.08,18.06,26.14,42.77,24.85,67.79-1.29,25.07-9.81,38.8-23.67,58.44-14.14,20.04-23.34,36.73-27.98,50.78v31.93c10.71-.8,19.66-8.45,22.11-19.15,2.76-12.05,11.55-28.62,26.12-49.26,15.47-21.91,26.54-39.87,28.17-71.46,1.64-31.76-9.87-63.15-31.6-86.11Z"/> <path class="cls-light1" d="m114.33,174.5l24.37,4.53c4.49-24.14,23.72-43.37,47.86-47.86l-4.53-24.37c-34.15,6.35-61.35,33.55-67.7,67.7Z"/> <rect class="cls-light1" x="171.9" width="24.79" height="37.81"/> <rect class="cls-light1" x="282.33" y="54.95" width="37.81" height="24.79" transform="translate(40.61 232.73) rotate(-45)"/> <rect class="cls-light1" x="330.77" y="171.9" width="37.81" height="24.79"/> <rect class="cls-light1" x="288.84" y="282.33" width="24.79" height="37.81" transform="translate(-124.77 301.23) rotate(-45)"/> <rect class="cls-light1" x="48.44" y="288.84" width="37.81" height="24.79" transform="translate(-193.28 135.85) rotate(-45)"/> <rect class="cls-light1" y="171.9" width="37.81" height="24.79"/> <rect class="cls-light1" x="54.95" y="48.44" width="24.79" height="37.81" transform="translate(-27.9 67.35) rotate(-45)"/> </g> </g> </svg> </i> </div> <div class="iconBox__content"> <div class="h6 iconBox__title">68%</div> <p>of the University’s research was rated as "world-leading" or "internationally excellent"</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="medium-6 large-6 column mini-template-grid__column"> <div class="iconBox iconBox--bg-offwhite"> <div class="iconBox__icon"> <i class="icon"> <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <svg id="Layer_2" data-name="Layer 2" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 400 399.95"> <defs> <style> .cls-globe { fill: #170f39; 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We bring together academics from different disciplines to share ideas and create projects.</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="medium-6 large-4 column mini-template-grid__column"> <a class="feature-link feature-link--with-image" href="/research/centres"> <figure class="feature-link__figure"> <img src="/research/images/feature-boxes/research-centre-feature-sml.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="research-centre-feature-sml" /> </figure> <div class="feature-link__content"> <h3 class="h4 feature-link__title">Research centres</h3> <p>Delve into the work of our research centres and see how they’re driving innovation and enterprise. Each centre champions research of strategic importance.</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="medium-6 large-4 column mini-template-grid__column"> <a class="feature-link feature-link--with-image" href="/research/impact"> <figure class="feature-link__figure"> <img src="/research/images/feature-boxes/pgr-types-fb.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="pgr-types-fb" /> </figure> <div class="feature-link__content"> <h3 class="h4 feature-link__title">Research Impact</h3> <p>Discover how our research is transforming communities and wider society. We work on projects locally, nationally and internationally.</p> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row mini-template-grid"> <div class="medium-12 large-12 column mini-template-grid__column"> <div class="page-section"> <div class="row mini-template-grid"> <div class="medium-12 large-12 column mini-template-grid__column"> <div class="quote-banner quote-banner--bg-maroon align-full "> <div class="wrap"> <div class="quote-banner__flexContainer"> <div class="quote-banner__quoteContainer"> <div class="card card--testimonial card--maroon"> <div class="card__content"> <blockquote class="blockquote--large"> <q class="blockquote__title">Our participatory action research means we work with communities, making a difference to where they live and tackling social injustice.</q> <footer class="blockquote__footer"> <cite class="cite">Nicola Gratton</cite> <p>Social Inequality researcher</p> </footer> </blockquote> </div> </div> </div> <figure class="quote-banner__figure quote-banner__figure--align-bottom"> <img src="/image-library/quote-banner/nicola-gratton2.x84d5b336.png" alt='' /> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-section"> <div class="row mini-template-grid"> <div class="medium-12 large-12 column mini-template-grid__column"> <h2>Join our research community</h2> <p>Our University is home to hundreds of PhD and Professional Doctorate researchers. We also have a vibrant community of research-active staff. As a researcher, you’ll be working with our Research, Innovation and Impact Services team. We can offer lots of support, including help with funding bids, project management and measuring research impact.</p> <p>We are also growing our innovation and enterprise work, with opportunities for Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and other business collaborations.</p> </div> </div> <div class="grid grid-2-cols@tablet row mini-template-grid"> <div class="medium-6 large-6 column mini-template-grid__column"> <a class="feature-link feature-link--with-image" href="/research/postgraduate-research"> <figure class="feature-link__figure"> <img src="/research/images/feature-boxes/engineering-lab-feature.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="A male wearing casual clothes and protective ear wear is using engineering equipment at the University" /> </figure> <div class="feature-link__content"> <h3 class="h4 feature-link__title">Postgraduate research</h3> <p>Find out more about pursuing research with us. We have a range of options for postgraduate students so you can tailor your studies to your interests.</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="medium-6 large-6 column mini-template-grid__column"> <a class="feature-link feature-link--with-image" href="/research/opportunity-for-academics"> <figure class="feature-link__figure"> <img src="/research/images/feature-boxes/opps-for-acc-feature-sml.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="opps-for-acc-feature-sml" /> </figure> <div class="feature-link__content"> <h3 class="h4 feature-link__title">Opportunities for our academics</h3> <p>Explore our research expertise and support for academics. Find out about staff development, funding opportunities and collaborative work.</p> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="slab slab--bg-dark-blue align-full"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="grid grid-2-cols@tablet row mini-template-grid"> <div class="medium-6 large-6 column mini-template-grid__column"> <a class="feature-link feature-link--no-image" href="/research/collaborate-with-us"> <div class="feature-link__content"> <h3 class="h4 feature-link__title">Collaborate with us</h3> <p>Find out more about our partnerships with businesses and other organisations. 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If you are interested in collaborating with us, get in touch.</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="medium-6 large-6 column mini-template-grid__column"> <a class="feature-link feature-link--no-image" href="/research/research-governance"> <div class="feature-link__content"> <h3 class="h4 feature-link__title">Research governance</h3> <p>Read about our efforts to ensure research meets the highest standards. We provide guidance on research integrity, ethics and other key areas.</p> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-section"> <div class="row mini-template-grid"> <div class="medium-12 large-12 column mini-template-grid__column"> <section id="latest-news" aria-labelledby="latest-news__title"> <header class="section-header section-header--border-bottom"> <div class="title-grid"> <div class="title-grid__title"> <div class="title title--has-tail js-waypoint"> <h2 id="latest-news__title">Latest news</h2> </div> </div> <div class="title-grid__button"> <a href="/news" class="button button--outline"> All news </a> </div> </div> <hr class="hr--compact margin-top-xs" /> </header> <div class="grid grid-3-cols@tablet-wide js-slider--responsive"> <div> <div class="card card--flex card--burgundy"> <figure class="card__figure"> <img src="/image-library/news/article-images/beacon-resized.xad1d3189.jpg?w=480&h=240&fit=crop-top" alt="Hand holding a phone" /> </figure> <div class="card__content"> <h3 class="card__title h5"> <a href="/news/2024/11/beacon-app-to-form-part-of-trial-on-student-wellbeing" class="link--stretched">Beacon app to form part of trial on student wellbeing</a> </h3> <p> <time class="strong">21 November 2024</time> </p> <p>An app used by University of Staffordshire students is to form part of a trial on the impact of wellbeing interventions.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="card card--flex card--burgundy"> <figure class="card__figure"> <img src="/image-library/news/article-images/mph-web.x2f13ee34.png?w=480&h=240&fit=crop-top" alt="Claire Gwinnett and Laura Wilkinson next to one of the plastic artworks" /> </figure> <div class="card__content"> <h3 class="card__title h5"> <a href="/news/2024/11/plastic-artworks-on-display-in-museums-secret-garden" class="link--stretched">Plastic artworks on display in museum’s secret garden</a> </h3> <p> <time class="strong">19 November 2024</time> </p> <p> Plastic waste has been transformed into colourful community artworks in a new display at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery</p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="card card--flex card--burgundy"> <figure class="card__figure"> <img src="/image-library/news/article-images/emma-tilley.xa49ecebf.jpeg?w=480&h=240&fit=crop-top" alt="Emma Tilley" /> </figure> <div class="card__content"> <h3 class="card__title h5"> <a href="/news/2024/10/change-in-the-law-could-help-families-of-missing-persons" class="link--stretched">Change in the law could help families of missing persons</a> </h3> <p> <time class="strong">29 October 2024</time> </p> <p>An expert on missing persons and unidentified human remains is hoping her research can help bring about a change in the law.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <div class="page-section"> <div class="row mini-template-grid"> <div class="medium-12 large-12 column mini-template-grid__column"> <h2>Research Excellence Framework</h2> <p>Our mission is to be a force for social good and a catalyst for change. Our projects range from championing social justice to improving patient care. We are now embedding research, innovation and enterprise into everyday life at the University.</p> </div> </div> <div class="grid grid-2-cols@tablet row mini-template-grid"> <div class="medium-6 large-6 column mini-template-grid__column"> <a class="feature-link feature-link--with-image" href="/research/research-excellence-framework"> <figure class="feature-link__figure"> <img src="/research/images/feature-boxes/ref-feature2-sml.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="ref-feature2-sml" /> </figure> <div class="feature-link__content"> <h3 class="h4 feature-link__title">Our REF results</h3> <p>Read more about our internationally recognised research and how it’s having a significant impact on people’s lives. Our mission is to be a catalyst for change.</p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="medium-6 large-6 column mini-template-grid__column"> <a class="feature-link feature-link--with-image" href="/research/impact/case-studies"> <figure class="feature-link__figure"> <img src="/research/images/feature-boxes/impact-case.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="impact-case" /> </figure> <div class="feature-link__content"> <h3 class="h4 feature-link__title">Impact Case Studies</h3> <p>Discover some of the fascinating research at University of Staffordshire. See how we are making a major difference locally, nationally and globally.</p> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row mini-template-grid"> <div class="medium-12 large-12 column mini-template-grid__column"> <div class="box box--bg-offwhite"> <div class="box__content"> <div class="box__title title"> <h3 class="h6"><a href="/research/contact">Contact Research, Innovation and Impact Services</a></h3> </div> <p>The Research, Innovation and Impact Services team can provide information about all aspects of research at the University.</p> </div> <footer class="box__footer"> <a href="/research/contact" class="button align-center"> Contact us </a> </footer> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="accolade-slider" class="slab slab--bg-dark-blue"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="accolade-slider js-slider--accolades"> <div> <article class="accolade-slider__item" aria-label="2nd in the UK for quality education: Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact 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