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Transformation and Efficiency Taskforce: Towards a new era of collaboration

Our report calling for a fundamental shift in thinking

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Access to success

Our action plan to break down barriers to opportunity

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Opportunity, growth and partnership: a blueprint for change

How universities can maximise economic growth and opportunity

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We want to create a university sector that's better in 10 years’ time than it is today.

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    Expanding opportunity

    For the UK to thrive, we need to deploy all the talent available to us.

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    Generating local growth

    Universities underpin growth through the skills they teach and knowledge they share.

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    Putting universities on firm financial footing

    The financial sustainability of the university system is not a challenge that can be avoided.

Unis start up the UK

How can universities maximise their contribution to economic growth? We're looking at how universities support the most innovative start-ups, and what's next in this space.

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24 June 2025 Opinion
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The Spending Review 2025 signals confidence in research. But will QR funding keep pace?

The long-awaited Spending Review signals government confidence in UK university research.

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23 June 2025 Media releases

Universities UK responds to the Industrial Strategy

Our response to the government's industrial strategy.

13 June 2025 Explainer
13 June 2025 Explainer

How university research and innovation is primed to drive local growth

The newly announced Local Innovation Partnership Fund is a vote of confidence for research and innovation in higher education.

2 June 2025 Media releases
2 June 2025 Media releases

Bold reform needed to transform universities facing critical financial pressures

University leaders need to embrace – and lead – change in the way they operate, according to a report from our taskforce.

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    Transnational education conference 2025

    Our two-day event bringing together higher education professionals, policymakers, and global partners to explore the evolving landscape of UK TNE.

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    International student recruitment conference 2025

    Discuss this complex area with a view to unite approaches towards supporting the recruitment of talented international students.

  • 9 February 2026 Conference

    Global mobility conference 2026

    Join Universities UK International (UUKi) and a vibrant community of global mobility professionals for an energising day of discussion, insight, and inspiration.

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