RAE Results

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The research of many members of staff was recognised as world leading within the most recent national assessment of research quality, the Research Assessment Exercise 2008.

15% of activity in the Archaeology, History & Anthropology research cluster was identified as “world-leading” in terms of its originality, significance and rigour, whilst 90% of activity in Theology & Religious Studies was considered to be of international quality.

Classics also performed well with a high percentage of early career researchers. A young, energetic school, Classics is establishing an international reputation for its research.