Our research directly addresses major challenges facing the world. Whether it's science policy, climate change, economic forecasting or the social cohesion of London communities, our work makes a difference.
Why City?
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Dedicated research focusing on business, professions and industry
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A collaborative ethos involving work with public authorities and innovation clusters
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Newly established dedicated City Doctoral College
Dedicated research focusing on business, professions and industry
A collaborative ethos involving work with public authorities and innovation clusters
Newly established dedicated City Doctoral College
Established research excellence
We foster innovative and world-leading research that shapes the lives of thousands, inspires our students and makes a tangible contribution to the knowledge economy.
City has over 50 research centres across its six Schools, with a strong interdisciplinary focus. These centres provide a structure that supports collaboration across the institution.
Our research centres explore key societal issues and attract significant funding from sources including the European Commission, UK Research Councils, Charitable Foundations and the private sector.
These groups enable staff to work with leaders of industry, government and academia worldwide, and to learn from business challenges and innovations wherever they occur which helps keep our research relevant while helping to shape policy and regulation and strengthen industry.
Emerging research power
Working internationally enables our academics to increase the reach of their impact. City participates in around fifty research projects a year as part of its Global Challenges Research Programme for sustainable development, addressing:
- social and economic issues
- decent work and economic growth
- fighting against inequality
- exclusion and injustice
- tackling food shortages
- putting an end to extreme poverty.
The Global Challenges Research Fund is part of the UK's official development assistance that addresses the United Nations sustainable development goals, a collection of 17 global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all" by 2030, and are part of UN Resolution 70/1, the 2030 Agenda.
City's research knowledge and expertise
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Research strategy
Read our research strategy and vision explaining our priorities, growing our reputation and developing world-leading research with far-reaching impact.
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The Doctoral College
At the Doctoral College, our specialist team aims for a high-quality postgraduate study experience. We support students throughout their research and help them develop their careers.
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Research centres and groups
City St George's research centres influence, inspire and produce world-leading research in a wide range of subject areas and disciplines, such as data science, food policy and cybersecurity.
Impact case studies
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Smarter and safer railway journeys
Research case study
Sensor technology that helps keep trains out of trouble, engineers safer and customers happier.
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The rise of employee ownership
Research case study
Employee-owned businesses create higher wages, boost productivity and share profits with local communities.
What's happening
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News
What helps or hinders new mothers’ access to mental health assessment and treatment?
New study led by City, University of London provides recommendations to health services and government on how to help pregnant women and new mothers with psychological and emotional difficulties
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News
New scorecards show under 1% of reported rapes lead to conviction – criminologist explains why England’s justice system continues to fail
Dr Katrin Hohl, a criminologist at City, University of London, assesses why rape prosecutions are so low, why cases take so long, and why most victims withdraw their case.
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News
Boosterism blinds us to the possible benefits of Brexit
City’s Professor Tamara Hervey co-authors the Nuffield Trust’s critical analysis of post-Brexit UK health policy.
