Research and innovation

We help universities secure the resources they need to carry out cutting-edge research. We also provide leadership in areas such as researcher career development and research integrity.

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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.

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25 October 2019 Publications

The Concordat to Support Research Integrity

The concordat asks universities, research institutes and individual researchers to commit to ensuring their work is underpinned by rigorous high standards.

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13 December 2021 Data

13 December 2021 Data

Higher education in facts and figures: 2021

An overview of the data on students, staff and university finances from our member institutions.
9 March 2022 Publications

9 March 2022 Publications

Research concordats and agreements review - Phase 2

Commissioned by Universities UK, UK Research and Innovation and the Wellcome Trust, the second phase of the Concordats and Agreements Review (CAR), brought together the initiative owners and the research and innovation (R&I) community to look for potential future alignments to increase influence, capacity, and efficiency across the landscape.
20 June 2022 Funding, finance and operations

20 June 2022 Funding, finance and operations

Managing risks in international research and innovation

Our publication outlines higher education sector guidance on how universities can manage security risks in their international research and innovation.
26 October 2022 Research and innovation

26 October 2022 Research and innovation

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.
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.
21 June 2023 Impact of universities

21 June 2023 Impact of universities

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.
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.
7 September 2023 Teaching, learning and quality

7 September 2023 Teaching, learning and quality

Universities UK strategic plan 2024–2030

A Common Cause: Thriving universities, serving society
12 January 2024 Publications

12 January 2024 Publications

Financial sustainability of UK universities: PwC findings

Independent review by PwC into the financial sustainability challenges that our members are currently facing and may face in the future.

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