Research Opportunities
The University of Bradford has a unique portfolio of world-class research and knowledge transfer (RKT) in the UK and abroad. Knowledge transfer is the exchange of ideas, knowledge and expertise between the University and a range of external organisations where the intention is to create economic and social benefit through innovation in products, services, ways of working and business models.
Track Record
- More than 40 years of research activity
- Multi-disciplinary/cross-school research teams
- International reputation for knowledge transfer
- Ranked in the Top 50 English Universities for research funding (HEFCE 2009/10)
- 80% of research output of RAE-rated international quality
- Customer-focused (Customer First accredited)
Research Quality
The University of Bradford’s reputation for international quality research has been further enhanced by a strong performance in the 2008 national Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).
The RAE is a key measure of a university’s research strengths and quality. Almost two-thirds of our academic staff were entered in the RAE and, on average, 80% of our return was recognised as research of international and world-leading
quality. This figure rose in some disciplines to above 90%. In total 15 research disciplines were entered and all of these gained at least international recognition.
"Collaborating (with the University of Bradford) on this KTP has proved beneficial. We have made some outstanding technical advances which could result in efficiency savings for our business, its shareholders and our customers."
Senior Project Engineer, Yorkshire Water Services Ltd
