About our research
We host a large number of research projects, both disciplinary and interdisciplinary, that are funded by UKRI, Horizon Europe, the British Academy, the Leverhulme Trust, The Wellcome Trust, the HEA North-South Research Programme, and other funders. Our international research collaborations stretch across several continents and include established and new partnerships in a range of universities across the UK and Ireland.
In the most recent , 83.2% of our research was assessed as 'internationally excellent' or 'world-leading'. Three of our Units of Assessment were in the top 20%, based on Grade Point Average: Law, Social Work and Social Policy, Education.
Our core disciplinary research is organised through 'Core Disciplinary Research Groups' in four Schools:
The Faculty hosts three flagship institutes that reflect particular strengths in Queen’s.
- The Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice
- /schools/seamus-heaney-centre/
- /sites/MediaLab/
In addition, our Schools host a range of research centres, institutes and networks, both disciplinary and interdisciplinary.
Please browse our School websites to find out more about our world-leading research.