RAE 2001
The ranked the University of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø top in Scotland and within the top ten in the UK for research attaining international excellence.
All departments at the University achieved a rating of 4 or higher, meaning that all departments achieved international excellence in some aspects of their research. 89% of staff were entered for assessment in the RAE 2001, among the highest percentages in the UK.