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23 February 2024 Equality, diversity and inclusion

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.

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4 March 2024 Research and innovation

Long-term fundamental research: the case for investing in UK research and development

Long-term research carried out at UK universities is world-class, but the UK needs long-term, stable funding and strategy from government.

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30 September 2024 Publications

30 September 2024 Publications

Opportunity, growth and partnership: a blueprint for change

Our blueprint to create a UK university sector that's better in ten years’ time than it is today.
29 November 2024 Publications

29 November 2024 Publications

Our response to the UK government’s consultation, ‘Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy’

Our response sets out how the role of universities in supporting local and national growth underpins the missions the government has identified as its priorities.
6 March 2025 Publications

6 March 2025 Publications

Investing in ideas: why supporting university research and development matters

University research makes a real difference to people’s lives. It expands our knowledge, solves today’s biggest challenges, and leads to the inventions that drive future growth and prosperity. 
11 September 2025 Publications

11 September 2025 Publications

Research at risk: impacts of financial constraints on UK universities

Financial pressures are threatening the sustainability of UK university research.

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