STEPS 2022 - 16 Results from the recentlypublished 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) which assesses the quality and impact of research submitted by 157 UK universities across all subjects have shown the following: • 9 1% of Lancaster’s research has been independently rated as ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading’ with 46% rated in the highest category of 4*. • L ancaster is ranked 21 overall out of 157 institutions in Times Higher Education (THE). This also places Lancaster above eight Russell Group universities for research quality. • T he results combine with Lancaster’s strengths in teaching and investment in the student experience to reflect our distinctive university community, able to excel in teaching and research. • 9 9% of Lancaster’s overall research environment was rated 4* ‘world leading’ or 3* ‘internationally excellent’ - this includes support and training of research students, research integrity, equality and diversity, as well as facilities available to support research. • 9 5% of Lancaster’s research has 4* ‘outstanding’ impact or 3* ‘very considerable’ reach and significance. • 8 8% of Lancaster’s research is rated 4* ‘world leading’ or 3* ‘internationally excellent’ for outputs. For further information visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/newevidence-highlights-world-leadingquality-of-lancaster-research NEW STUDY HIGHLIGHTS QUALITY OF LANCASTER RESEARCH Lancaster University is working with a consortium of leading cyber security specialists to create a new Digital Innovation Security Hub (DiSH) in Manchester. The development will help foster innovation and growth in the North West and the wider UK’s digital and cyber security sectors, with aims to support 500 new start-ups and create more than 1,000 jobs locally. The DiSH will be headquartered in an 11,000 square foot state-of the-art space in Heron House in Manchester which is due to open in the summer, but will be accessible virtually from anywhere in the country. The site will include co-working or private office space for businesses and entrepreneurs and provide access to networking opportunities, business growth programmes and mentorship from industry experts. The consortium of partners appointed by Manchester City Council to create the DiSH, including Lancaster University, BarclaysEagle Labs - in partnership with Plexal - and The University of Manchester, will also provide a range of cyber and digital educational initiatives across the Greater Manchester Combined Authority area. For further information visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/lancasteruniversity-joins-consortiumcreating-new-groundbreakinginitiative-to-drive-growth-andinnovation-in-digital-security-sector LANCASTER JOINS CONSORTIUM FOR GROUNDBREAKING INITIATIVE IN DIGITAL SECURITY
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