Innovation and big ideas

Universities play an important role in driving new ideas and innovation for businesses and industry. We’re calling for funding and regulation designed to maximise the benefits universities offer to local and national communities.

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4 March 2024 Research and innovation

4 March 2024 Research and innovation

Long-term fundamental research: the case for investing in UK research and development

Long-term research carried out at UK universities is world-class, but the UK needs long-term, stable funding and strategy from government.
23 February 2024 Publications

23 February 2024 Publications

Opportunity and growth: a manifesto from Universities UK

The UK’s universities are a success story and one of the UK’s greatest assets. We’re calling on political parties to commit to policies in their manifestos to help our universities continue to transform lives.
17 July 2023 Publications

17 July 2023 Publications

Why does university research matter?

It’s well known that universities are central to training the next generation of teachers, nurses, engineers and entrepreneurs. Another often overlooked area of what UK universities do is research and innovation.
2 February 2023 Publications

2 February 2023 Publications

Research and innovation facts and figures: 2022

The UK's research is world-leading and internationally excellent. The latest data shows that universities are at the heart of research and innovation across the country.

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