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29 November 2024 Publications

29 November 2024 Publications

Our response to the UK government’s consultation, ‘Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy’

Our response sets out how the role of universities in supporting local and national growth underpins the missions the government has identified as its priorities.
30 September 2024 Publications

30 September 2024 Publications

Opportunity, growth and partnership: a blueprint for change

Our blueprint to create a UK university sector that's better in ten years’ time than it is today.
24 July 2024 Media releases

24 July 2024 Media releases

New paper to set out the role of universities in addressing the government's priorities

A group of experts will outline the role universities can play in powering the new government’s growth strategy and creating opportunity.
21 November 2024 Media releases

21 November 2024 Media releases

New analysis reveals graduates in every region earn at least a third more

Universities UK’s new analysis of government LEO (Longitudinal Education Outcomes) data demonstrates those who chose to attend university earn significantly more than those who didn’t.
27 November 2024 Case study

27 November 2024 Case study

Making local growth happen in the North East of England

With the launch of Universities for North East England, Head of Innovation Greg Wade looks at how universities can work together to make local growth happen.
23 February 2023 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

23 February 2023 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill - Second Reading

This parliamentary briefing provides background and summary of the Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill and areas for clarification for Second Reading.
14 November 2025 Letter

14 November 2025 Letter

Joint letter calling for greater recognition of training needs and strengths in NHS workforce plans

Universities UK, the Russell Group, Council of Deans of Health, GuildHE, London Higher, Medical Schools Council, Dental Schools Council, Pharmacy Schools Council, MillionPlus and University Alliance have collectively written to Secretary of State Wes Streeting and Health Minister Karin Smyth to reinforce the vital role their organisations will play in transforming the NHS, and urging government to place education, training and research at the heart of the new 10 Year Workforce Plan.
13 March 2023 News

13 March 2023 News

Investing in University Enterprise Zones (UEZs) could contribute to government goals

In a recent speech, the Secretary of State for the new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology outlined the department’s “singular goal” of leading the UK to science and technology superpower status by 2030. In the run up to the Spring Budget, Universities UK (UUK) in its latest report calls on the government to invest in University Enterprise Zones and use the UK’s pioneering universities to drive SME growth and rebuild the economy.
16 May 2023 Media releases

16 May 2023 Media releases

International students boost UK economy by £41.9 billion

New data reveals that the intake of international students in the 2021/22 academic year contributed a huge £41.9 billion to the UK economy.
9 September 2021 UUKi news

9 September 2021 UUKi news

In-depth analysis reveals the huge contribution of international students to the UK’s economic prosperity

In-depth analysis reveals the huge contribution of international students to the UK’s economic prosperity.Every part of the UK is financially better off – on average by £390 per person – because of international students.International students in Sheffield, Nottingham, London, Cardiff, Glasgow, and Newcastle are among those to deliver the greatest financial contributions.
21 June 2023 Publications

21 June 2023 Publications

Impact of universities: in numbers

Our universities are a national asset. They give opportunities, grow the economy, solve global challenges, and equip graduates with skills for the future. We’ve set out the most compelling evidence behind the impact of universities.
21 October 2024 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

21 October 2024 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

IfATE (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill briefing, October 2024

Universities UK briefing circulated to interested Peers ahead of its second reading in the House of Lords.

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