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. Our doctoral research college, research innovation gateway and research excellence teams support researchers to push knowledge and impact further.
Research Ethos
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.
View research officeResearcher Development Framework
Our framework offers a series of support mechanisms aimed at different stages of the research career.
Researcher trainingResearch 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.
Discover research ethicsResearch 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.
Discover research integrityResearch 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.
Meet our staffOpen Access
The Open Access repository is home to all of our published research and can be searched by author, subject and unit of assessment.
Explore the repositoryREF 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.