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Through our research, we are striving to change society for the better. Collaborating across sectors and disciplines, and working with partners at regional, national, and international levels, our academics are leading groundbreaking studies that challenge convention and deliver real-world impact.
To achieve the goals of our Strategic Plan 2022–27, we must build on this momentum – enhancing the scale, quality, and visibility of our research. By focusing on our core strengths and aligning our efforts with local and global priorities, we will continue to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and create lasting value for communities worldwide.
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Research Spotlight
A team of experts at the University of Lincoln is undertaking groundbreaking studies into animal behaviour, offering innovative solutions and developing practical approaches to the welfare of a diverse range of animal species.
Whether improving productivity in the food supply chain, developing technological advancements for agriculture, or addressing place-based health inequalities across the rural-urban divide, our research institutes and centres are home to pioneering new studies which bring together expertise from across the University and beyond to produce research that is changing the world.
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With a clear focus on improving productivity, efficiency, and sustainability, LIAT is engaged in research designed to make a difference across the food chain.
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NCFM aims to progress high-impact food sector focused research designed to advance the industry at all points in the supply chain.
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LIRCH conducts world-class interdisciplinary research to address the most challenging health issues facing rural and coastal communities locally, nationally, and internationally.
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We understand the importance of providing staff and students with a supportive and collaborative research environment for undertaking studies that can make a real difference to communities around the world.
Collaboration is at the heart of the University’s strategy. At Lincoln, we are recognised for setting a blueprint for excellence in our pioneering approach to working with industry. Our unique relationships with companies such as Siemens Energy, Santander, and the Lincolnshire Co-op demonstrate our innovative industry-engaged approach, which has been acknowledged through a series of national awards.
The University has joined a groundbreaking coalition of 17 universities, in support of a £3m international campaign that aims to drive economic growth in the Midlands. The campaign will help to redefine how academia works in partnership with industry, attracting inward investment into research and development, innovation, and science.
Results from the most recent national Research Excellence Framework (REF), which is a system for measuring research excellence in higher education institutions in the UK, revealed that more than three quarters of Lincoln’s research was judged to be internationally excellent or world-leading.
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Meet some of our expert academics and researchers who are at the forefront of our approach to transforming lives and communities, developing distinctive responses to some of the most pressing challenges we are facing today.
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