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King's College London

World-changing ideas. Life-changing impact.

Research is core to King’s, what we do, what we care about and how we educate. Our enquiry-driven research delivers transformative insights and solutions that have the power to advance and accelerate global progress. We work across disciplines and collaborate with partners to ensure that our research changes practice and influences understanding locally, nationally and globally.   The 2021 REF confirmed King's place as one of the UK's top research universities. Through our research we save and improve lives, enhance the economy, advance discussion and debate, influence policy and shape the cultural landscape.

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REF at King's

The Research Excellence Framework assesses research in UK

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Impact

Our research tackles global issues, adding value to society and the economy

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Research facilities

King’s world-class facilities, technical services and technology platforms

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Spotlight

Read about the impact King’s has on the world's greatest challenges

Discover King’s world-class research

Research in our faculties

Developing research talent