Impact

Our research is making a difference. The University of Surrey is committed to generating high-quality research that tackles some of the biggest global challenges of today and make a difference to the lives of people in our local community, across the UK and around the world.

Celebrating research impact

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Research Excellence Framework 2021

In March 2021, research from over 660 members of staff was curated and 55 impact case studies were chosen to form our Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 submission. Collectively it represents seven years of excellence in research outputs, impact, and environment.

Automotive firms team up with Surrey to give electric vehicles innovation advantage

How Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research is tackling air pollution and climate change 

How Surrey research led to world-first patent applications being granted for AI-generated inventions 

Surrey research creates UK first with HouseProud Pledge Scheme for LGBTQ+ communities

How Vitamin D research led to new government guidelines

Research Excellence Framework 2021 | University of Surrey

In this video, Professor Sampson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation, and Gill Fairbairn, Head of Research Performance, explain why REF 2021 is so important for Surrey and express their thanks to everyone who contributed to such an inspiring and impactful submission.

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