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      • Oxford Brookes’ REF 2014 results

        Oxford Brookes’ well-established and growing international reputation for research has been confirmed with the publication of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 results.

        The results of the exercise show that 94%* of research is internationally recognised which compares to 78% in 2008. REF 2014 also found that 59% was judged to be of ‘world leading’ quality or ‘internationally excellent’, compared with 36% in 2008.

        Research from across Oxford Brookes was shown to have been of significant quality with the results indicating particular strength in the Units of Assessment covering:

        • Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
        • Business and Management Studies
        • English Language and Literature
        • History
        • General Engineering
        • Music, Drama, Dance and Performing Arts.

        Professor Alistair Fitt, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, commented: “The REF 2014 results are a reflection of the expertise and confidence of researchers from across Oxford Brookes. We are justly proud of our thriving research community and these results are testament to the hard work of world-leading experts at the University.”

        An overview of the results can be read on our newspages, while a table with results by each Unit of Assessment is available to view

        * All stated figures FTE weighted.

        • Read the overview »
        • View the table of results »

        Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014

        The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the new system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions (HEIs). The REF2014 results were announced in December 2014.

        REF2014 introduced an assessment of the ‘impact’ arising from excellent research, alongside the ‘outputs’ and environment elements. Examples of how Oxford Brookes research is having an impact can be read below.

        Case studies

        Brookes research: making an impact

        risk management

        Strengthening crisis management in the hospitality sector
        Dr Alexandros Paraskevas »

        radiation protection

        Protecting patients through improved radiotherapy protection
        Professor Munira Kadhim »

        Clear unit

        Improving access to exercise for people with neurological conditions
        Professor Helen Dawes »

        development of vaccines

        Oxford Expression Technologies: Improving the development of vaccines
        Oxford Expression Technologies »

        Oxford Poetry Centre

        Breaking Barriers
        Oxford Brookes Poetry Centre »

        Building our understanding of light steel framing

        Building our understanding of light steel framing
        Professor Ray Ogden »

        Creating a sonic art masterpiece

        Creating a sonic art masterpiece
        Ray Lee »

        Helping people with handwriting and movement difficulties

        Helping people with handwriting and movement difficulties
        Professor Anna Barnett »

        Memories of Cinema Going in 1950s Italy

        Memories of Cinema Going in 1950s Italy
        Dr Daniela Treveri-Gennari »

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