
Our research environment and culture

We foster a culture where world-leading research can thrive. Our committed staff work with researchers who seek to shape the future to facilitate new knowledge and impact. We value diverse perspectives, and collaborative research with our peers, external partners and communities, knowing they unlock ideas and solutions that can change the world.
Inspiring and developing research talent
Our research culture recognises researchers and staff, creating chances for skills development, career progression and celebrating success..
Enabling collaboration
We champion interdisciplinary and collaborative research, and opportunities to learn from others to strengthen our research culture.
Our research impact
The impact of our research at the University of Birmingham is changing how the world works.
Striving for open and ethical research
Strong research governance, integrity and ethics underpins our research culture and environment. We are committed to transparent, responsible research assessment and increasing access to knowledge through open research to drive a lasting impact on people and our environment.
Open the Curiosity Vault
Join Professor Alice Roberts and women from the University of Birmingham as they discuss their world-leading expertise and how their own curiosity led them to where they are now. The podcast is the result of a Quality-Research (QR) funded project to increase the media representation of women in research.
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