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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27 October 2021 Media releases

Our response to the budget

Quote from Professor Steve West, President of Universities UK on today's budget announcement.

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21 October 2021 Publications

Delivering on the UK's plans for growth

Our briefing presents the case for how activities at UK universities will play a key role in supporting the UK's ambitions to become a science superpower.

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31 August 2021 Forum

31 August 2021 Forum

The UK Forum for Responsible Research Metrics

A group of research funders, sector bodies, and infrastructure experts are working in partnership to promote the responsible use of research metrics.
2 August 2021 Opinion

2 August 2021 Opinion

How universities can attract vital regeneration and development funding for their regions

Dr Nick Lancaster on how universities are the ideal channel for regional regeneration through collaborative research and development.
27 May 2021 Media releases

27 May 2021 Media releases

University partnerships will help UK build back better faster

A new report is predicting that thousands of jobs, new businesses, and prosperity will be created through university collaborations.
16 March 2021 Media releases

16 March 2021 Media releases

Government must urgently reconsider research budget cuts

Universities UK has today written to the government seeking urgent clarity on the future of funding for UK science and research.
12 March 2021 UUKi news

12 March 2021 UUKi news

Cuts to ODA will limit UK universities’ role in solving global challenges

Planned government cuts to Official Development Assistance funding (ODA) will fall heavily on UK universities, severely limiting their ability to combat pressing global challenges despite the government's stated commitment to increase investment in R&D to position the UK as a scientific superpower.
21 October 2020 Publications

21 October 2020 Publications

Recovery, skills, knowledge and opportunity: A vision for universities

The years ahead are set to be a time of unparalleled change, challenge, and opportunity.
22 September 2020 Publications

22 September 2020 Publications

Universities and colleges and the Industrial Strategy: exploring data on knowledge exchange, research and skills

A research paper on the contribution of further and higher education to the UK’s prosperity.
14 September 2020 Publications

14 September 2020 Publications

Knowledge exchange concordat: high-level implementation plan

Information on how the KE concordat will be implemented across the UK.
1 July 2020 Media releases

1 July 2020 Media releases

UUK response to government’s research and innovation roadmap

A compelling vision for the future of research and innovation.