Main Menu Breadcrumb Research Cymraeg ABOUT OUR RESEARCH Research Our research is world-renowned. We were highly rated in the last Research Excellence Framework in 2014, in which three quarters of our research was described as either “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”. As well as boasting the highest proportion of Welsh/English bilingual staff in Wales, with notable expertise in the history and culture of Wales and the Welsh language, our researchers come from over 30 countries worldwide, and collaborate with colleagues from over 120 nations, with particularly extensive links to North America, Europe, Australia, China, South Africa, and Brazil. At the very heart of our research is the concept that our work impacts on the lives of people in Wales, the UK and globally. This has been our central ethos since the University first opened its doors in 1884. Bangor University was founded by the local community to “serve the needs of future generations”. Across our core research domains, we have grown a strong culture of interdisciplinary research of significance and scale in important areas of national and global need. Place-based innovation is at the heart of much our research, with a strong focus on the distinctive strengths of the North Wales region. We are committed to further linking our research excellence to unique regional assets: Natural environment – energy, marine renewables, tourism Heritage – performance, creative arts, cultural Health & wellbeing – health providers The University values and invests in the development of the researchers of the future. We integrate postgraduate research student provision into our distinctive areas of research excellence whilst providing a high-quality experience facilitated by the University’s Doctoral School. We are active participants in a variety of national Doctoral Training Centres and Programmes,and we manage the Pan-Wales business focused KESS II PhD/MRes programme on behalf of all Welsh HEIs. We are committed to supporting the progression of our Early Career Researchers to develop the professional, technical and project management skills they need to bridge the doctoral to post-doctoral gap and beyond to independent research leadership roles. RESEARCH OUR IMPACT From the food we eat, the environment we live in, our health and wellbeing to improving the economy and the law and of the land, Bangor's research transforms the lives of millions of people around the world. RESEARCH IMPACT Research Strategy Take a look at our Research Strategy to find out how we're consolidating our position amongst the top 40 UK universities for Research Quality. Research Excellence Framework (REF) The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is the current system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. Research Portal Find out about our current and past research activities. Athena Swan Bangor University has achieved the Athena SWAN Bronze Award which identifies our commitment to gender equality and diversity. Innovation at Bangor Providing environments, events and activities to support innovation. FOLLOW US BANGOR UNIVERSITY Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG, UK +44 1248 351 151 Contact Us VISIT US MAPS & DIRECTIONS POLICY Legal Compliance Modern Slavery Act 2015 Statement (Accessibility Statement) Privacy and Cookies Bangor University is a Registered Charity: No. 1141565 © 2021 Bangor University By continuing to browse this site, we assume you agree to this. For more information, ACCEPT AND CONTINUE