Research

Developing inspirational places on our campus for the best and brightest minds to conduct research that changes how the world works. 

A digital image of a walkway, leading towards a large redbrick clock tower, with large modern buildings on either side.
An artist's visualisation of a research cluster by the West Gate

A destination for research excellence, we will celebrate and preserve our heritage while enhancing, and transforming our research facilities, ensuring our spaces are modern, efficient, and adaptable to meet both current and future needs. We will improve our connectivity and opportunities for collaboration with our on-campus community, the city of Birmingham and, through SMARTer use of technology, around the world. The development of spaces for interdisciplinary research excellence will help our academics to lead in their fields and continue to change the way the world works. 

An image of a large building in front of a canal at night, with people gathered.
An artist's visualisation of a research cluster by the canal

With these transformations, we will welcome more opportunities to showcase our research and to collaborate with more guests, visitors and funders.