Supporting research


The 2008 Research Assessment exercise evaluated the quality of research across the higher education sector in the UK.

The University of West London was recognised for our world-leading and internationally excellent research activity.


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Research office

The Research office promotes and facilitates research activity at the University.
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Research strategy and codes of practice

Read our research strategy, governance policy and codes of practice.
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REF 2014

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) - the new system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.