Rankings published in Times Higher Education show that research conducted by academic staff in the School of Psychology at the University of Kent is ranked 11th /82 in the UK. This is based on Research Intensity calculated in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF). Psychology at the University of Kent is placed between Cambridge and Oxford, and also above many Russell Group universities such as Warwick, York, Durham, Exeter, and Cardiff, and neighbouring universities such as Sussex, Surrey, and Essex. 100% of the School’s research impact was classified as having outstanding or very considerable reach and significance.
The research intensity ranking reflects the high levels of research activity as more than 95% of academic staff provided outputs that were evaluated, showing the School’s commitment to maintaining strongly integrated research and teaching, and to conducting research that has practical importance. The School’s diverse academic community members are supported to participate fully in teaching, research, enterprise, and engagement with external organizations and individuals. This gives our students a dynamic and vibrant experience in which they have the chance to be taught and supervised by international leaders in a range of areas of psychology.
Dr Georgina Randsley de Moura, Head of School, commented on the excellent REF research intensity ranking, saying that: “All members of the School are very proud of our collective achievements. The REF provides independent confirmation of our research excellence, and the high proportion of staff who contributed reflects the value we place on research and research-led teaching”.