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Enduring excellence in research
  • Sustain world class core academic disciplines
  • Foster multidisciplinary research
  • Nuture research talent
  • Develop effective partnerships
  • Make an impact
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We have five key themes in our approach to research: we sustain our core academic disciplines, develop our multidisciplinary research, support and nurture our research talent, build exceptional partnerships, and create impact, in the UK and across the world.

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Professor Michele Dougherty

Sustain world class core academic disciplines

Imperial’s research is world leading, and our success originates in the strength of our core academic disciplines.

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Foster multidisciplinary research

We draw upon the strength and depth of our knowledge within our core disciplines to foster multidisciplinary working.

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Professor Aimee Morgans

Nurture research talent

People are the key to Imperial’s success. We attract the best talent and offer opportunities and support to our community at all levels of academic pursuit.

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Develop effective partnerships

Our partnerships are vital to our success, and we continue to seek new opportunities for collaboration whilst strengthening existing ties.

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Make an impact

Our research changes the world.


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