Research Excellence Framework 2021
A world leading research institution.
Our research and impact
The University of Liverpool has reinforced its place as a world leading research institution in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. Our sector position for research quality and size has improved across the board, with nine research units achieving a top ten ranking for their outstanding impact.
View a summary of results for each unit of assessment and read about some of the ways our research is changing society for the better.
- Advanced materials
- Infectious diseases
- Personalised health
- Heritage
- Digital
- Starting well, living well, ageing well
- Climate futures
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Our results
Our results
Explore the latest results from the Research Excellence Framework 2021 by units of assessment.
