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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5 September 2024 News

New report reveals key role universities play in boosting growth and productivity across the UK

The higher education sector contributes more than £265 billion to the UK economy.

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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.

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15 July 2024 Case study

15 July 2024 Case study

‘It has to be together’: why businesses work with universities

Hear from Rolls-Royce's Ash Owen about Rolls-Royce’s partnership with Cranfield University.
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

Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), synthetic biology, quantum computing, and next generation net-zero technology are poised to bring both great challenge and opportunity to our society and the economy.
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.
23 February 2024 Media releases

23 February 2024 Media releases

Universities UK unveils manifesto to boost opportunity and economic growth

In anticipation for the general election, universities want to work more closely with the next government to support a national drive to achieve stronger economic growth and improve opportunities for individuals and for communities across the whole of the UK.
9 February 2024 Media releases

9 February 2024 Media releases

Universities UK statement on government response to independent research bureaucracy review

Universities UK statement on the government response to the independent review on research bureaucracy.
7 September 2023 Media releases

7 September 2023 Media releases

UUK President responds to Horizon deal

The entire research community, within our universities and beyond, will be delighted at the news that an agreement has been reached.
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.
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.
31 May 2023 Research and innovation

31 May 2023 Research and innovation

Technician Commitment: Universities UK action plan

Universities UK is a formal supporter of the Technician Commitment. The initiative aims to make sure there is visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research.

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