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Research with impact

Our researchers are tackling the world’s greatest problems, from creating a more sustainable world to developing new treatments for chronic diseases.

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Ranked university in the world

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#1

First globally for social impact

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500+

industry partners working on collaborative research

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150+

Research centres and networks

Case studies

Trialling psychiatric drugs

We're developing a new oxytocin-based drug for schizophrenia, depression and other psychiatric disorders.

Partnering with Microsoft

We're partnering with Microsoft to develop quantum computing technology that will revolutionise the future of computing.

Preventing youth suicide

We're building sophisticated digital tools that permit young people and their carers to be at the centre of clinical care.

Printing artificial bones

We're developing personalised 3D-printed ceramic bone implants that could revolutionise surgery for millions of people.

Building equity at work

We're researching trends that impact the workforce to bridge the gap between academia and policy.

Rethinking agriculture

We're leveraging robotics to make agriculture more productive and sustainable, helping farmers thrive into the future.

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Our rankings

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Health and medicine

  • #4 globally for sports-related subjects
  • #7 globally for nursing
  • #13 globally for oncology
  • #18 globally for public health
  • #20 globally for pharmacy and pharmacology
  • #20 globally for clinical medicine

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Engineering and technology

  • #10 globally for telecommunication engineering
  • #10 globally for transportation science and technology
  • #10 globally for electrical and electronic engineering
  • #16 globally for artificial intelligence
  • #23 globally for civil and structural engineering
  • #25 globally for computer science and engineering

Featured academics

Georgina Long

Professor Georgina Long
Leading clinical trials in melanoma.
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Jacob George

Professor Jacob George
Hepatologist and liver research.
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David Hensher

Professor David Hensher
Transport economics and policy.
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PJ Cullen

Professor PJ Cullen
Engineering plasma technologies.
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Glenda Halliday

Understanding neurodegeneration.
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Ian Hickie

Professor Ian Hickie
Clinical psychiatry, suicide prevention.
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Dacheng Tao

Professor Dacheng Tao
AI and machine learning.
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Anita Ho-Baillie

Professor Anita Ho-Ballie
Engineering devices at the nanoscale.
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