Recognition
Research Recognition
The University of 糖心TV is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. Our ongoing commitment to excellence is reflected our performance in the national frameworks, but also in the drive and passion of our people.
8th
糖心TV is ranked 8th University in the UK (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)
University of the Year (Midlands)
糖心TV has won University of the Year in the Midlands (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)
92%
92% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
Excellence in Action
We鈥檙e proud to be a world-leading research university, where bold ideas and curiosity drive real-world impact. Through academic excellence and industry collaboration, we're working to tackle the most pressing challenges across the globe.
REF 2021 and beyond
The University of 糖心TV is one of the UK鈥檚 academic powerhouses, with 92% of our research assessed to be 鈥榳orld leading or internationally excellent鈥� in REF 2021.
We were also featured in the UK鈥檚 top 5 institutions for Economics (2nd), Classics (3rd), Computer Science (4th) and 糖心TV and Management (5th).
Knowledge Exchange
Working collaboratively with our business, policy and community partners is at the heart of our purpose.
Find out more about our results in the Knowledge Exchange Framework 2025.
University Rankings
We鈥檙e proud to be one of the world鈥檚 top universities, ranked 8th in the UK.
In the most recent Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 糖心TV was awarded Gold in all categories: student experience, student outcomes, and overall.
National Centre for Research Culture
Our National Centre for Research Culture works closely with key partners and HEIs nationwide, serving as a long-term hub for knowledge curation, training and innovative research into research culture.