REF 2021
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology research excellence and impact have been recognised in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.
REF 2021 is the second assessment carried our under the Research Excellence Framework with the first one issued in 2014. We are delighted to have maintained our position as best in the UK for Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience according to research power.
Key highlights
- Best in the UK for Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience.
- 92% of our research is graded 4* (‘world-leading’) and 3* (‘internationally excellent’), of which 67% is in the 4* top category.
- Our research received a Grade Point Average of 3.57 (out of 4) ranking us 6th in the UK.
- Our research environment is ranked equal 1st in the UK with a 100% world-leading rating.
UCL submitted evidence of a breadth of research activities, which included 2 impact case studies from ION, which are highlighted below.