Research Degree Awarding Powers - Wrexham University

A new era for doctoral research, innovation and academic independence

Wrexham University has been awarded Research Degree Awarding Powers (RDAP), enabling the University to award its own research degrees – including PhDs and professional doctorates – for the first time since achieving university status in 2008.

This landmark achievement recognises the strength, maturity and impact of the University’s research environment and marks a major milestone in its continued growth as a modern, civic university.

“Being granted Research Degree Awarding Powers marks a major milestone in the University’s evolution – and our ambition of being a world-leading, modern civic university that delivers skills and impactful research which will drive economic growth and innovation for the wellbeing of current and future generations. It recognises the quality, impact and integrity of our research environment, and our unwavering commitment to supporting and championing the next generation of researchers.”

Professor Joe Yates

Vice-Chancellor

“This is an incredibly proud moment for our university and research community. It affirms that our processes for supervising and examining doctoral research meet the highest standards, while empowering us to design doctoral programmes aligned with our strategic priorities and the needs of society. We also extend our sincere thanks to colleagues at the University of Chester for their outstanding support over the past decade.”