90 percent of research at UWS was classed as world-leading, internationally excellent, or recognised internationally (REF2021). Visit The UWS Academic Portal to find out more about our academic staff and their globally relevant work.
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We are proud of our signature research capabilities, which are central to developing innovations with global societal impact, changing the lives of communities across the world.
The University’s research spans many areas, and our successes are far reaching.
Our partnerships with business, industry and the public and voluntary sectors, worldwide, are exemplary. Our research and innovation flourishes through these strong collaborations. For example, working with Phoenix Instinct we developed a groundbreaking ultralight wheelchair, which led to the company winning a $1 million global competition.
Working with UWS brought Phoenix Instinct specialist skills, knowledge and support that have been fundamental to the success of the project.
Andrew Slorance, Phoenix Instinct
We help our industry partners find solutions, bringing together cutting-edge research expertise, knowledge exchange and an array of bespoke research facilities. This results in research and innovation that has a tangible and remarkably positive impact on society, our planet and the economy.
Our research has been recognised with a shortlisting in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024 for our pioneering work with FIDO Tech to develop game-changing AI technology that detects underground water leaks.
This internationally impactful Knowledge Transfer Partnership project represents an industry-first and is revolutionising existing practices. It's preventing billions of litres of water being lost from pipeline networks globally, tackling climate change and addressing United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 6, 9, 11 and 17.
In the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, UWS has been ranked in the world’s top 300 universities for sustainable development. UWS was also ranked 26th in the world for impact on reducing inequalities (Sustainable Development Goal 10).
Over 1200 universities from around the globe were assessed for their contributions to SDG10; with the top institutions selected for their commitment to ensuring equal opportunity and inclusion.
UWS and UN Sustainable Development GoalsOur vision for UWS is to be among the global leaders of excellent, relevant and purposeful research aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Explore more about UWS research activities, impact, strategic themes, multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas, and environment.
Find out more about the exciting research taking place across the University.
PURE is the University's research information management system and provides a single source of research information for UWS. It is used to record and manage research activity with details of research outputs, funding applications, conference contributions, external impact and staff profiles.
