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Our research environment and culture

Our research culture and environment are a testament to 125 years of ambition and innovation.

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.  

Research integrity and ethics

Powering research and innovation together

The University of Birmingham works in close partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to drive world-class discovery, collaboration, and impact. Together, we’re helping to shape the UK’s research future - from regional strengths to global breakthroughs.

Our cultural impact

Explore how we are developing and driving research culture - on campus, in our community and through our international collaborations.