Social Science Research Impact at Warwick
Impact through understanding
We shape humanity's next steps with social awareness, legal insight and business ability.
Our research takes an in-depth look at society, from big data to public health and global governance.
We inspire thought-provoking questions and answer age-old problems. In doing so, we change policy, enhance the economies and improve lives around the world.
Our researchers rise to the challenge by making sense of our daily lives. Society doesn't stand still - and neither do we.
What is research impact?
Discover the positive difference we make to the world by putting our research into practice.
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REF 2021
REF 2021 has recognised 92% of Warwick's research as world-leading or internationally excellent. In the most recent REF results – announced in May 2022 - a remarkable 50% of our submitted research was awarded the highest possible rating of ‘world leading’ (4 stars). A further 42% is ‘internationally excellent’ (3 stars).