We are a research-active, student-connected, and collaborative department grounded in:
- Impactful and insightful research
- Supported by a strong infrastructure
- People-first, inclusive culture and environment
- Strategic alignment between research and teaching
Our multi-disciplinary research is centred on the application of bioscience and chemistry to contemporary problems. We generate impactful and insightful research in spaces where others don’t look.
The research environment is underpinned by investment in infrastructure and technical support. At the heart of our work is a people-first culture prioritising individual well-being and professional growth. We maintain a strategic alignment between research and teaching, ensuring that academic practice enhances the student learning experience.
Together, these foundations enable us to deliver excellence in research while sustaining a vibrant and empowered academic community.
Impactful science in spaces where others don’t look
The close proximity of academics from a range of backgrounds enables us to conduct interdisciplinary projects and innovate in new areas. You can find more information on our research groups page.
The centre has a designated commercial unit with strong industrial links, providing a range of services in bioanalysis and custom synthesis. Our research skills are utilised by local SMEs, national and international companies who access our expertise and facilities in co-development partnerships and contract research projects.
We also offer PhD research programs and a professional doctorate in biomolecular science.
The Research Centre holds an Athena SWAN Silver award. We first achieved this award in 2012, and it was renewed for a further three years in November 2019. The award celebrates our best practice in areas such as recruitment, retention, career progression and work environment, as part of our commitment to addressing gender inequality in higher education.
