Making a difference

Social responsibility is central to all of our teaching, research and engagement activity.

All our work falls into five distinct priorities: research with impact, socially-responsible graduates, engaging our communities, responsible processes, and environmental sustainability. 

Our core aim is to make a positive difference to society at a local, national and international level. 

There are many programmes you can get involved in to help us make a difference. 

ESRC Festival of Social Sciences

This festival is designed to promote and increase awareness of social science and enable social scientists to engage with a non-academic audience and increase awareness of the contributions the social sciences make to the wellbeing and the economy of UK society.

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Our research is making a positive difference to society.

We produce more graduates each year than any other campus institution in the UK.

We're making a difference in our local communities and wider society.

Our processes balance efficiency with opportunities to create social and environmental benefit.

Our research, teaching and activities are guided by our commitment to environmental sustainability.