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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9 June 2017 Publications

9 June 2017 Publications

Briefing: Implementation of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017

In April 2017, the Higher Education and Research Act received royal assent.
28 August 2025 Opinion

28 August 2025 Opinion

A new national supercomputer for Edinburgh: why it matters for UK research

Professor Mark Parsons, Director of EPCC based at the University of Edinburgh, explains why the government’s decision to invest in a new supercomputer at Edinburgh is welcome news to the UK research community.
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.