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10 March 2025 Impact of universities

How graduate skills power their future success and the UK's economic growth

Our analysis of government data shows that higher education gives graduates the skills to get good jobs and create economic growth.

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27 May 2025 Publications

Why universities are critical to an industrial strategy

We've set out what universities can offer to the UK Government's industrial strategy and individual sector plans to deliver it.

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30 September 2025 Publications

30 September 2025 Publications

Universities’ civic role: an explainer

The civic role of universities within their communities and beyond is a cornerstone for delivering local economic growth, developing key skills, creating vibrant and attractive places, and serving local community needs.
14 November 2025 Letter

14 November 2025 Letter

Joint letter calling for greater recognition of training needs and strengths in NHS workforce plans

Universities UK, the Russell Group, Council of Deans of Health, GuildHE, London Higher, Medical Schools Council, Dental Schools Council, Pharmacy Schools Council, MillionPlus and University Alliance have collectively written to Secretary of State Wes Streeting and Health Minister Karin Smyth to reinforce the vital role their organisations will play in transforming the NHS, and urging government to place education, training and research at the heart of the new 10 Year Workforce Plan.
19 November 2025 Publications

19 November 2025 Publications

Generating growth and opportunity across England: briefings

Our briefings on how universities are generating growth and opportunity across the nine regions of England.

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