Research Ethos

We are a dynamic research force within the UK higher education sector and are committed to continuing growth in research excellence, new knowledge generation and knowledge exchange. Find out more about the research ethos here at BCU. 

Research Ethos

Research Ethics

All those engaged with research at BCU have a duty to consider how the work they undertake, host or support, impacts on the research community and on wider society.

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Researcher Development Framework

Our framework helps BCU researchers recognise what training is right for them, and offers a series of support mechanisms aimed at different stages of their research career.

Researcher training

Research Office

Our researchers are supported by the Research Office, which is a collective of teams designed to facilitate every part of the research journey.

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Research Integrity

Our Research Integrity team and policies ensure that research at the university is held to the highest standards in line with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity.

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Research Staff

Our people are forward-thinking, dynamic and at the heart of our research output. Find out more about them and the wealth of expertise at BCU.

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Open Access

The Open Access repository is home to all of our published research and can be searched by author, subject and unit of assessment.

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REF 2021 Results

Our REF 2021 submission illustrates the breadth and real-world impact of the University’s research, and this is reflected in 3* and 4* ratings for impact across a range of subject areas.