Impact of universities

UK universities are responsible for globally significant projects, including the Living Wage and efforts to tackle plastic pollution. We campaign for public and political recognition of the impact our members have on local, national and international communities.

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7 Jul 2022 Opinion

How university changed my life

Universities have the power to change lives. Wrexham Glyndŵr University graduate Kerry Edwards shares her story.

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5 Jul 2022 Opinion

Levelling up: why we can't leave London behind

Sophie Cloutterbuck, Director of London Engagement at London Metropolitan University, argues the UK Government’s levelling up agenda must look at inequality in London.

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4 Jul 2022 Media releases

4 Jul 2022 Media releases

Universities creating jobs and levelling up

Universities across the UK are taking part in a week of campaigning activity to highlight their role in local communities, boosting economic growth and creating opportunities for everyone to live longer, more fulfilling lives.
13 May 2022 Explainer

13 May 2022 Explainer

How would proposed reforms impact the economic contribution of universities?

The UK Government's proposals could hit universities in disadvantaged areas the hardest. Danail Popov and Francesco Barcellona from Frontier Economics take a look at the data.
11 May 2022 Opinion

11 May 2022 Opinion

Why student number caps will hurt everyone, not just universities

New proposals will make widening participation and levelling up even harder says our President, Professor Steve West CBE.
20 Apr 2022 Opinion

20 Apr 2022 Opinion

What did I gain from my graduate degree?

MA Creative Writing and Publishing graduate Carlene Fraser-Harris shares her university experience.
11 Apr 2022 Media releases

11 Apr 2022 Media releases

Strong demand for graduates amid UK skills shortage

Our new report reveals strong employer demand for graduates whose future job prospects continue to look bright.
13 Jan 2022 Media releases

13 Jan 2022 Media releases

Parents back university creative courses, citing benefit to UK economy

New research shows that UK parents are strongly in favour of university creative courses, recognising their economic benefit and the way in which they power the UK’s creative industries.
28 Oct 2021 Case studies

28 Oct 2021 Case studies

Get ahead with konfer

How a tool provides simple access to research and innovation opportunities in the UK and around the world.
26 Oct 2021 Case studies

26 Oct 2021 Case studies

Universities are working closely with small and medium sized enterprises to level up

Partnerships between universities and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can achieve amazing results.
29 Sep 2021 Media releases

29 Sep 2021 Media releases

Huge economic contribution of universities must not be forgotten

Universities in England contribute around £95 billion* to the economy and support more than 815,000 jobs** across England, new findings by Frontier Economics today reveal.