The research at the School of Social Sciences directly addresses pressing societal challenges. Our work spans areas like public health, social justice, education, and criminal justice, aiming to create tangible impacts in communities. Our interdisciplinary approach ensures that research is not confined to theory but is applied in real-world contexts, influencing policy and practice.
Research in Social Sciences
We couldn’t claim to be a leading provider of professional qualifications without the bedrock of our acclaimed research culture. It’s a symbiotic relationship, where the credentials of one inform the capacity of the other.
Research in Arts and Humanities
Arts and Humanities is a diverse, supportive and collaborative community in which to innovate, explore and create.
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 86% of NTU's research impact was assessed to be either world-leading or internationally excellent. The overall quality of each Unit of Assessment NTU submitted to REF in 2021 also saw an improvement from the previous REF in 2014.