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13 November 2022 Media releases

Universities call on government to back world-leading UK research and innovation ahead of autumn statement

Ahead of the autumn statement on 17 November, we are urging the Chancellor to recommit to uplifting investment on research and development. This long-term investment will ensure that universities can continue to support growth and prosperity across the whole of the UK.

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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.

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24 October 2022 Media releases

24 October 2022 Media releases

Universities suggest ways of sparking growth across the UK

Universities across the UK are today insisting they can play a bigger role in generating economic growth and are calling on the new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and his government, to create the conditions to accomplish this in a new report.
7 September 2022 Speech

7 September 2022 Speech

Vivienne Stern's first speech as Universities UK's Chief Executive

Speaking at our annual conference in her home town of Leicester, Vivienne Stern sets out her priorities in her first speech as Universities UK's Chief Executive.
1 August 2022 UUKi blog

1 August 2022 UUKi blog

The UK's global research outlook: what does the data say?

UK university research and innovation retains an international outlook, despite the challenges thrown its way. Read more from Peter Mason.
20 June 2022 Publications

20 June 2022 Publications

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.
16 June 2022 UUKi blog

16 June 2022 UUKi blog

Managing risk in international research and innovation

This blog accompanies our report which outlines the main security threats that universities face, and summarises three major pieces of guidance universities should acquaint themselves with.
9 June 2022 UUKi publications

9 June 2022 UUKi publications

Global demand for UK postgraduate research degrees

This brief research piece explores the current state of international students’ demand for UK postgraduate research (PGR) degrees in the UK and via UK transnational education overseas to understand trends, opportunities and challenges.
11 May 2022 UUKi blog

11 May 2022 UUKi blog

Is there hope on the Horizon or is the UK going its own way?

Following nearly 18 months of stalemate, we are closer than ever to the UK deciding to go its own way, but there is still time to rescue the deal.
31 March 2022 Invitation to tender

31 March 2022 Invitation to tender

Invitation to tender: Research concordats and agreements review phase 2

We are jointly commissioning a project with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Wellcome Trust to bring stakeholders from the research and innovation community together to reflect on the impact of concordats and agreements.
25 March 2022 Explainer

25 March 2022 Explainer

How do universities support the creation of new businesses?

We’ve taken a look at the data and one of the many success stories coming out of universities.

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