Research and funding

UK universities carry out world-class research. We want to secure stable and sustainable investment in university research to maximise the benefits to the economy, society and people's everyday lives.

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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.
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.
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.
27 February 2023 Media releases

27 February 2023 Media releases

Our statement on the agreement of the Windsor Framework

Responding to the announcement today of the agreement of the Windsor Framework, UUK Chief Executive, Vivienne Stern MBE, said:
7 February 2023 Media releases

7 February 2023 Media releases

Our statement on the announcement of a new UK Government Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT)

Commenting on the announcement of the establishment of a new UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
26 October 2022 Publications

26 October 2022 Publications

Our universities: generating growth and opportunity

Our universities generate growth and opportunity across the UK. They bring jobs, investment and facilities to our local communities, and will be at the heart of addressing economic and social disparities. But to do more, we need the government to work with universities.
8 February 2022 UUKi news

8 February 2022 UUKi news

Research and Innovation community urges European leaders to take action on Horizon Europe

A new campaign asks European leaders to place science collaboration before politics, as the UK’s and Switzerland's participation in the EU's world-leading research and innovation programme Horizon Europe hangs in the balance.
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.
4 August 2026 Research and innovation

4 August 2026 Research and innovation

Research, skills, collaboration: how universities power UK security

Universities UK explores how universities are strengthening the UK's defence sector following the creation of the Defence Universities Alliance (DUA).
17 March 2023 UUKi blog

17 March 2023 UUKi blog

The importance of Official Development Assistance (ODA) funding

Research and innovation collaboration with countries across the globe is of fundamental importance if the UK wants to become a science superpower. This includes developing equitable partnerships with countries in the Global South. Through ODA funding, the UK is able to collaborate with these countries to solve global challenges.
20 May 2024 Opinion

20 May 2024 Opinion

The race for the technology of the future: why university research needs a long-term funding strategy

Policy Adviser Oscar Jäntti on the challenges and opportunities of new technologies, and what this means for university research.
24 June 2025 Opinion

24 June 2025 Opinion

The Spending Review 2025 signals confidence in research. But will QR funding keep pace?

The long-awaited Spending Review signals government confidence in UK university research.

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