Our research has real world impact!

Here at the SMI we use research to tackle the big social science challenges - from understanding food poverty to the impact of lowering the voting age.

SMI Narrative - Using Research to tacke the big social science challenges
Watch the video to find out more about how our research has real world impact.

Find out more about the research projects and areas our academic team are working on.

Mature Student Taster Event

Are you 21 or over and interested in one of our degrees with a foundation year?

Join us on 28 January 2025 (10 am to 1.30 pm) to find out about returning to education as a mature student.

Register for the taster event

Centres of excellence

The University's cross-faculty research centres harness our interdisciplinary expertise to solve the world's most pressing challenges.

Centres of excellence