Our research culture

Our culture of innovation, strong community and outstanding facilities will help you achieve your research ambitions.

• Vision for research and enterprise
  Our vision is to be an international powerhouse of learning, discovery and enterprise, whose excellence is acknowledged locally, nationally and globally.
• Supporting researchers
  Professional support, career development, involvement and information - just some of the reasons why Bristol has been singled out as the UK's best employer of researchers.
• Engaging with the public
  Engaging with the public about our work ensures it has impact and relevance beyond the University's walls and is informed by society's values and opinions.
• Research governance, integrity and ethics
  We have put a set of regulations, principles and standards of good practice in place to ensure our research is safe, ethical and methodologically sound.
• Responsible research assessment
  We have developed a position statement outlining our institutional approach to research evaluation and assessment, including the responsible use of quantitative metrics.
• Facilities and equipment
  Our facilities can help your business carry out testing, analysis, simulation and trials - either in partnership or with our expert technical support.
• Research Excellence Framework
  The results of REF 2021 highlight the outstanding quality and impact of Bristol’s research across all subjects and disciplines.
• Strategic alliances
  We are committed to building a global reputation in higher education and research. We will continue to improve our strong record of regional, national and international partnerships across our teaching and research base.
• Division of Research, Enterprise and Innovation (DREI)
  DREI's multi-disciplinary teams of professionals provide advice, guidance and support to academic, student and entrepreneur communities, to help grow the University's research and impact.
• International Research Partnerships
  We encourage interdisciplinary research by funding workshops and fellowships; staging lectures and debates; and by facilitating interaction between Bristol academics and other outstanding scholars, industry and the cultural sector.