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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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.
30 April 2026 Opinion

30 April 2026 Opinion

Autonomy is not enough: a hard truth for UK higher education

Professor Amanda J Broderick, Vice Chancellor and President at UEL shares how protecting and strengthening higher education will require renewal driven from within, with universities willing to listen and evolve how they operate.
10 September 2025 Media releases

10 September 2025 Media releases

UUK response to announcement from the University of Greenwich and University of Kent

The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent have announced their intention to formally collaborate.
1 September 2025 Media release

1 September 2025 Media release

New report calls for practical reform in higher education shared services

The Universities UK (UUK) commissioned report, led by Jisc, presents a compelling case for a sector-wide action plan.
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.
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.
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.
16 April 2025 Podcasts

16 April 2025 Podcasts

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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