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The voice of 141 universities

We celebrate, support and champion UK universities.

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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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Our blueprint for change

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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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.

9 June 2025 News
9 June 2025 News

Universities UK responds to £86 billion boost to science and tech

Our response to the government's announcement that £86 billion will be given to science and tech in the Spending Review.

5 June 2025 Data
5 June 2025 Data

How are universities delivering the future NHS workforce?

Policy Adviser, Horia Teodorescu looks at the data on the health workforce pipeline, exploring what is required for a future sustainable NHS workforce.

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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  • 3 July 2025 Conference

    Setting the agenda: how universities can regain control of the narrative

    Join us in London (in-person only), on Thursday 3 July 2025, for a mix of insight, inspiration and peer-led discussion designed to give you ideas and confidence to take back to your institution.

  • 8 - 9 October 2025 Conference

    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.

  • 24 November 2025 Conference

    International student recruitment conference 2025

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

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