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Our research
By choosing to study at QMU , you will be part of an academic community that is involved in addressing real-world issues through research and knowledge exchange .
We focus our research work on areas that will make a difference to the world around us and help to improve people ’ s lives . For example , some our researchers quickly responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 by conducting research projects that looked at what people needed to help in their recovery from the virus , as well as the impact the pandemic has had on Scotland ’ s refugee community .
Our research activity will help ensure that your learning takes account of the latest thinking , allowing you to hit the ground running when you enter the workforce or go on to further study . A high proportion of our staff are research active , meaning that our students often learn directly from academics who are involved in research projects with those who are leaders in their fields .
Our research impacts directly on the quality of life ; it builds the evidence for change and development in policy and practice . We have a real influence on the bodies that have the power to improve and transform lives , and that are major employers of graduates , government , businesses , healthcare providers , third sector organisations , non-governmental organisations ( NGO ) and cultural organisations .
The UK ’ s most recent national audit of research in higher education , the Research Excellence Framework ( REF 2014 ), showed that over 58 % of our research was world-leading or internationally excellent . Among the highlights was our success in Speech and Language Sciences , in which the proportion of research classed as internationally excellent or world-leading was 92 %. At the time the results were published , Times Higher Education singled us out as a ‘ notable riser ’ in terms of REF performance .
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