Research We're the UK's leading centre for library and information management research. We explore the role that information plays in society and the tools that are needed to support information systems within organisations. You are here Home Information School Research iLab Research groups The research undertaken in the Information School is split into seven research groups. Our research groups Research centres The Information School is involved with the running of several departmental and inter-departmental research centres. Research centres Research Excellence Framework 91 per cent of our research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the REF 2021. REF 2021 Join our research Study a PhD with us Upcoming seminars and events Making an impact An Information School student working on a laptop computer Publications The Information School Master's Publications Database houses dissertations of Information School MSc and MA graduates. See the Dissertation Database Research case studies Our research impacts many different sectors and industries. We've collected some example case studies to show the applications of our work. Read our case studies