Research and Teaching Excellence
RAE 2008
World-leading research is being undertaken throughout Cardiff University as shown by the latest independent assessment of research quality in the UK.* 33 out of 34 subject areas at the University were rated as conducting world-class research. To find out about your subject area visit the website at www.cardiff.ac.uk/rae * Research Assessment Exercise 2008
Teaching Excellence
The High quality of research at Cardiff contributes significantly to the quality of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level. In no fewer than 15 instances the 5,5* assessment in research is accompanied by the top "Excellent" rating in teaching.
At Cardiff, student learning takes place in research environment in which students benefit from interaction with researchers who are working at the frontiers of knowledge in their disciplines. Research is vigorous and pioneering and this creates a stimulating environment for study. As active researchers, Cardiff staff are enthusiastic and committed to their subject. The enthusiasm and commitment generates an exciting and vibrant learning community.
The subject areas that have been assessed so far as "Excellent" are:
- Accounting
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Ancient History and Archaeology
- Architecture
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- City & Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Dentistry
- Education
- Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering
- English Language
- Environmental Engineering
- Marine Geography
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Psychology