Areas of expertise

our research areas of expertise

Explore the research work we're doing in our areas of research expertise

Our research aims to make a difference to the world

Collaborative, multi-disciplinary and always relevant, our work seeks answers to big questions shaping the future of the planet and society.

We're already making an impact with several recent major breakthroughs – from the discovery of a new mutant enzyme that could help defeat plastic pollution, to pioneering work exploring the mysteries of the earliest moments of the Universe.

Browse our areas of expertise below and learn more about our research, our publication highlights and our research projects.

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Accountability, risk and rights

Our accountability risk & rights research feeds into governmental & parliamentary inquiries, such as employment & data protection.

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Accounting education

We're conducting accounting education research, to enhance the quality of accounting education worldwide.

Accounting history

We're exploring the past of accountancy, through archives and historical documentation, to learn about the issues experienced by previous generations.

Acute and emergency care

We're researching how new technologies can help alleviate demands on acute and emergency care.

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Advertising and branding

We're researching advertising agency management, creative processes, ethics and sustainability, gender stereotypes, health advertising and more.

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African studies

We're researching the pressures of development and security in the West African Sahel, and working on solutions to the problems of development and security in the region.

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American studies

We're researching the historical concerns and trajectory of the USA to better understand the pressures facing our own society.

Animation and CGI

We're researching techniques, practices and concepts in CGI film, including motion capture, animation and VFX.

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Applied accounting and financial management

We're investigating the behaviours, actions and responses of both providers and users of accounting information.

Applied health informatics

We're working to find new ways to help clinicians and patients find and interpret data, and apply best practice guidelines.

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Research themes, centres and culture

Find out more about research at the University of Portsmouth.

Research themes

We prioritise research that tackles key current issues, which we've grouped into 5 interconnected themes.

Research centres, institutes and groups

From enzyme innovation to observing the cosmos, discover where our research takes place.

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Browse our research centres

Research culture

Find out more about the principles, values and aims that underpin our research culture here at the University of Portsmouth.