Transformation and efficiency

Universities are always exploring ways to operate more effectively and efficiently. Our work on transformation and efficiency helps universities to work together, reduce costs and prepare for the future. Meet our taskforce.

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19 December 2024 Media releases

19 December 2024 Media releases

New era of collaboration between universities to transform the sector and drive efficiency

Sir Nigel Carrington, former international lawyer, business leader and Vice Chancellor, appointed to lead new taskforce
7 January 2025 Podcasts

7 January 2025 Podcasts

Podcast: Series 2 trailer

This series, co-produced with Advance HE, focuses on governing and leading transformation and change in the higher education sector.
7 January 2025 Funding, finance and operations

7 January 2025 Funding, finance and operations

The University Transformation and Efficiency Summit

The University Transformation and Efficiency Summit 2025: Grasping the opportunity of a financially sustainable future.
13 January 2025 Opinion

13 January 2025 Opinion

How can collaboration unlock greater efficiencies for universities?

Sir Nigel Carrington explores how universities can secure savings by thinking creatively about working together.
15 January 2025 Podcasts

15 January 2025 Podcasts

Podcast: What does a successful higher education merger look like?

Merging with another university isn't easy. But some universities have taken this path recently to help make sure they would be fit for the future.
19 February 2025 Podcasts

19 February 2025 Podcasts

Podcast: How do universities lead strategic change?

Amid financial challenges for universities, our panel of experts share advice for leading successful change programmes within UK higher and further education.
19 March 2025 Podcasts

19 March 2025 Podcasts

Podcast: How can universities work with partners to create change?

Universities are anchors in their communities. Through their research and teaching, they help address local challenges and create meaningful impact.
16 April 2025 Funding, finance and operations

16 April 2025 Funding, finance and operations

Podcast: What are the benefits and challenges of a coordinated tertiary system?

Universities and colleges are adapting and innovating different policy approaches to meet the needs of their students and communities.
30 May 2025 News

30 May 2025 News

Competition and Markets Authority sets out guidance on higher education collaboration

Today Juliette Enser, Executive Director of Competition Enforcement at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a blog outlining the role that the CMA can play in supporting greater collaboration in the higher education sector.
2 June 2025 Publications

2 June 2025 Publications

Transformation and Efficiency Taskforce: Towards a new era of collaboration

The report, 'Towards a New Era of Collaboration' is the result of work initiated by Universities UK and led by independent Chair Sir Nigel Carrington.
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.
23 July 2025 News

23 July 2025 News

Partner resources to support sector transformation work

A series of partner-produced resources in support of Universities UK's Transformation and Efficiency Taskforce.

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