Our community of researchers brings together excellence and innovation, pushing the frontiers of knowledge and discovery to shape a better future.

This involves creating, nurturing and promoting an environment in which people work together across disciplines and with partners to solve complex problems.

The result is truly transformational fundamental and challenge-led research that advances knowledge and creates solutions to local, national and global challenges.

Spotlight on coronavirus

Better ways to manage virus explored by new trials

Two new research programmes aimed at reducing the effects and transmission of covid-19 have been announced.

Thousands may have undiagnosed bowel cancer

A study has found that since the first coronavirus lockdown the number of people diagnosed with bowel cancer in England has fallen sharply.

Covid-19 advice and support schemes for businesses

Nexus has compiled the latest information and resources to guide you through the advice and support schemes available related to covid-19.

  • Top 10 in the UK for research and impact power

    Research Excellence Framework
    (REF 2014)

  • 4000 researchers

    in our postgraduate community

  • £100 million invested in the last five years

    to recruit future academic leaders

Research that changes the world

Unravelling the process that makes viruses infectious

Researchers have identified how viruses like poliovirus and the common cold ‘package up’ their genetic code, allowing them to infect cells.

New University Librarian announced

The University is pleased to announce that Masud Khokhar has been appointed University Librarian and Keeper of the Brotherton Collection.

The burning question at the heart of global waste

Up to one billion tonnes of solid waste is being openly burned worldwide each year and risks the health of “tens of millions of people”.

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Interim Executive Dean - Professor Alastair Mullis

Pro-Dean for Student Education - Professor Simon Lightfoot

Pro-Dean for Research and Innovation - Professor Stuart Lister

Pro-Dean for International - Professor Norma Martin-Clement

Enquiries

Faculty office - +44 (0)113 343 7428

Centres and institutes

Our environment allows interdisciplinary research to flourish, creating fresh ideas and approaches to problem solving. We conduct interdisciplinary and impact-orientated research to address challenges at regional, national and global levels. Below are some of the areas where we are working across disciplines to tackle global challenges.