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Research and Innovation
Bradford research shapes future societies.
With a rich history of making knowledge work, our mission is simple: to drive sustainable social and economic development through outstanding teaching, research and innovation.
As a friendly, inclusive institution, we enable our staff, students and partners – individuals and organisations – to make a difference through collaboration. The pioneering city of Bradford inspires us to change the world for the better. And our peers, partners and regulators recognise the quality of what we do.
We are here to facilitate new ideas by supporting our research community and sharing their stories. We work with businesses and communities to develop projects that have real impact and ensure that all research is of the highest quality standards.
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Including our mission and objectives, and how our research integrity and metrics are measured.
Submit a research proposal or apply for a PhD project at the University of Bradford.
Research news
Our research innovations have a positive impact on society, read some of our recent success stories and insights below.
Her work examining policies and practices around teenage pregnancy.
His research interests covering tribology, material science and surface engineering.
His work producing innovations in sustainable tyre recycling.
Dr Attah-Boakye's research into sustainable accounting.
More research stories
Find more stories on our research impact page, listen to our podcasts, or catch up with our research and innovation newsletter.
Research and Innovation Services Annual Report 2023
Read our first ever annual report highlighting notable projects from the last year, plus profiles of selected research centres and partnerships.
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Research themes
Our three research themes reflect the University's research strengths.
On each of the below theme pages you can find out more about our research centres and state-of-the-art facilities, and explore stories about how our research and innovation has an impact in society.
Examples of innovations that improve quality of life and save lives.
Innovative engineering research provides technological solutions to real world issues.
Supporting growth in economic, political and relational well-being for now and the future.