Research at Birmingham has been making an impact on the world for over 100 years. From world-class cancer research to the development of a new generation of fuels, our academic expertise continues to address today’s key national and global challenges.
Our research areas are varied and wide-ranging, and are carried out by world-leading experts in their field.
We want to tell you more about our work and so begin by detailing four major areas in which we play a lead role, and introduce the people behind it.
Social Affairs
Our research in the field of social affairs is diverse and far reaching, spanning topics from the reform of the health and social care system through to the increased need for socially responsible business in the light of the banking crisis.
Education
Our ground breaking research and evaluation of education is used to inform policy-makers, assist practitioners and enhance opportunities for all learners.
Birmingham’s research covers a broad spectrum of topics from special needs education, international education, the history of education and practical teacher training.
The urban environment
Developing social, economic, psychological, environmental and infrastructural resilience is critical for the long-term survival of the human race - Birmingham’s new research initiative will have far-reaching influences on understanding and enhancing resilience.
Global security
Our outstanding research covers a huge range of topics from the challenges of state-building in Africa to the politics of post Soviet Russia.
Birmingham is also involved in major projects to assess the impact of new security technologies on our personal rights.
We ask questions. We create impact. We use our research expertise to solve tomorrow’s problems today.
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