An ambitious strategy for research
Our new research strategy was launched in late 2015. It provides an ambitious pathway that ensures the University has a coherent approach to its research strengths.
Learn more about our research strategy
Our new research strategy was launched in late 2015. It provides an ambitious pathway that ensures the University has a coherent approach to its research strengths.
Learn more about our research strategy
Surrey is a world-class, research-led University, committed to research excellence. Explore these pages to learn more about our outstanding research contributions that benefit society as a whole.
Discover our research Grand Challenges, which combine expertise from across the University to address key global issues.
Explore a complete list of the research centres, groups, institutes and other similar entities across the University.
Learn more about our approach to research at Surrey, from strategy and governance to research ethics.
Discover how the University of Surrey’s research impacts on the economy, culture, health and the environment.
Discover more about Surrey Research Park, Research and Innovation Services (RIS), the Doctoral College, and other resources and facilities.
Explore research jobs, potential funding opportunities and our range of postgraduate research programmes.
Read our latest news and features about research at Surrey, which is addressing this century’s most pressing challenges while fuelling students with a spirit of curiosity and drive to improve the world. More »
Research published today in Nature’s Scientific Reports demonstrates carbon nanotubes creating wafer-thin, flat structures that enable the miniaturisation of a range of optical devices.
Removing the need for traditional curved refracting lensing systems, which are generally bulky and expensive, will enable new compact optical systems based on this nanotechnology.
The University of Surrey’s research Grand Challenges combine expertise from across the University to address key global challenges.
At Surrey, we are contributing to this grand challenge through our research on the management of complex diseases, understanding the genetic make-up of species through whole genome analysis and tackling issues such as antimicrobial resistance and climate change.
In order to sustain international growth, cities have to become more energy and resource efficient, communities more interactive, economies able to respond to global economic pressures more effectively and security of food and water supply becomes imperative.
Surrey is a pioneer in communication technologies and is applying its technological flair through its innovations in health, connected systems and innovative methodologies priority areas.
