Daniel Wake

I lead our research policy programme, which includes activities on university research funding, culture, impact and collaboration.

Before Universities UK, I worked for the British Universities Finance Directors Group and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. I studied politics at Loughborough University and spent a semester at Lund University in Sweden. I have an MA in Media and Cultural Analysis, also from Loughborough.

I enjoy working for a friendly and influential organisation in a vital and rewarding sector.

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10 February 2023 Funding, finance and operations

10 February 2023 Funding, finance and operations

Security and risk: how universities can protect their research and people

UK universities are global institutions, with students, staff and research partnerships across the world. This has allowed the sector, and the UK, to flourish. However, there are risks associated with internationalisation which are increasingly dynamic and complex. This page summarises threats, best practice, guidance, and supporting services for UK universities.
13 December 2021 Data

13 December 2021 Data

Higher education in facts and figures: 2021

An overview of the data on students, staff and university finances from our member institutions.
3 November 2021 Explainer

3 November 2021 Explainer

What does the Spending Review 2021 mean for university research and innovation?

The biggest announcement for universities was the government’s plans to invest in research and innovation (R&I). But what does this mean for universities?