The Department has an open and collaborative research culture. This supports revolutionary fundamental computer science research, strong cross-cutting collaborations internally and externally, and ideas that transform computing outside the University.
Research is carried out across a broad range of subjects within Computer Science. And according to the most recent Research Excellence Framework (a major UK research assessment exercise) published in 2022, it is of the highest quality. Of our submission, 73% was awarded the highest 4* rating, i.e. 'world leading', while a total 94% of our submission was rated as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'.
We have around 340 people here engaged in research: academic staff, research associates, and PhD students.
Please browse the Research themes pages to find out more about our research.
