Impact

Impact

Real-world examples highlighting the positive economic, societal and cultural impacts of Russell Group universities in every region and nation of the UK.

Innovation
University of Sheffield

Sheffield's future space scientists take off in world’s largest rocket firing competition finale

Some of the UK’s brightest young engineers have gathered at the historic site of Britain’s Cold War rocket programme for the climax of the world’s biggest student rocket firing competition (25 June - 11 July).…

race to space
Education
Durham University

Durham's Venture Lab helps students turn ideas into successful businesses

The Hazan Venture Lab team are a group of staff dedicated to helping students create new ideas and launch new ventures.

Education
University of Sheffield

From Sheffield Student Advisor to Siemens Star

Landing a coveted internship with a global tech leader like Siemens is a dream for many students. For Bioengineering student Islay Maclean, the path to this opportunity wasn't just about academic prowess, it…

Education
Durham University

Durham Law School Employability Course Awards Ceremony celebrates achievements

Durham Law School marked, with an awards ceremony on 28th October, 2024, the success of its 2023/24 first year law undergraduates who completed the 2023/24 Employability Course. Michael Aherne, distinguished Durham…

Durham law students
Education
University of Leeds

Internships boost Leeds student skills

Students are working with businesses to become the next generation of financial climate risk analysts.

Leeds internships students
Research
Cardiff University

Horizon project from Cardiff to tackle disinformation

Cardiff University is working with six other partners on a three-year Horizon project to tackle disinformation.

papers
Research
University of Glasgow
University of Southampton

The CABLEGNOSIS project features collaboration between 19 institutions

Researchers at the Universities of Southampton and Glasgow are partnering with 17 other institutions in Horizon Europe to support the clean energy transition through innovative cable technologies.

cables
International
Research
University of Edinburgh

SELECT project aims to revolutionise soft robotics

Dr Yunjie Yang at the University of Edinburgh won a €1.5m European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant this year.

surgery
Research
University of Southampton

Pioneering partnership with University of Southampton will tackle world’s most devastating diseases

A groundbreaking new medical institute in Southampton will bring the greatest minds in medicine, computer science and engineering together in one brand new building. The pioneering Institute for Medical Innovation (…

Innovation
University of Bristol
University of Nottingham

Nottingham and Bristol universities launch social venture to tackle food waste and support small-scale farmers

A ground-breaking new social venture company has been launched by researchers at the University of Nottingham and the University of Bristol to help farmers sell surplus produce to community-based buyers – including…

Circular agriculture hub
Access & participation
University of Glasgow

Glasgow's Articulation Programmes aim to broaden access

The University of Glasgow’s Higher National Certificate (HNC) Articulation Programmes create new pathways for under-represented groups into higher education

Three students sit on outside steps on a university campus
Access & participation
King's College London

Parent Power from King's College and Citizens UK

King's College London's Parent Power programme empowers parents from under-represented communities to become advocates for their children's access to higher education.

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Access & participation
University of York

Care experienced students prioritised at University of York

The University of York offers a robust package of accommodation support for students with care experience.

A group of students on campus chatting and laughing
Access & participation
University of Southampton

Southampton's support for care-experienced and estranged students

The University of Southampton provides tailored support to care-experienced and estranged students to ensure a smooth transition to the university and continued success while on their course

Two girls carry out an experiment in a lab in Southampton
Access & participation
University of Birmingham

Supporting care experienced students in Birmingham

A contextual admissions programme helps more care-experienced students access higher education

Birmingham campus
Access & participation
Queen's University Belfast

The Pantry at Queen's University Belfast - a service beyond food

In partnership with their Students’ Union, Queen’s University Belfast provides The Pantry, a free essential food refill station to mitigate the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on students.

Pantry QUB

Featured topic: Healthcare and the NHS 10 Year Plan

20 January 2025
Impact story
Education
University of Southampton

LifeLab: how Southampton researchers are helping young people make better health choices

Two girls carry out an experiment in a lab in Southampton
20 January 2025
Impact story
Research
Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary research is improving health outcomes for South Asian communities

Consultation between doctor and patient