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The impact of our research on the wider world has been recognised in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.
Research Spotlights
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Expertise and consultancy
Working as consultants to different organisations, we bring the strength of social science to address the challenges of our time.
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UCL is ranked first for research power in the social sciences
Research Excellence Framework 2021Case Studies
Interpreting collective violence and its aftermath in Germany
Research by UCL’s Professor Fulbrook, Professor Bird, and Dr Rauch explores the effects of collective violence, living under dictatorial conditions and reverberations in the long aftermath.
Changing policy design of cash transfer programmes internationally
The Department for International Development commissioned Transforming Cash Transfers research, directed by Professor Maxine Molyneux, which benefitted over two million households in five countries.
Bringing Citizens’ Assemblies to the mainstream
Professor Alan Renwick’s research has underpinned a rapid growth in the use of citizens’ assemblies at all levels of government, demonstrating their ability to deliver effective public engagement.
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