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Research & Impact

Through our world-leading research, we make a massive impact. For years, we have been changing the landscape of social policy and influencing practices across the globe. 

In this section, you can find out more about our key research areas, our ground-breaking projects and the impact our work has on the world around us. 

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Research themes

Learn about our six key areas
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Research projects

Find out about our world-leading work
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Impact

Read about our research excellence 
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Our 2025 Research Strategy

Find out more about how we aim to promote research excellence and collaboration within our department.