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.

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
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 Exeter

Raising aspiration at Exeter

The University of Exeter is part of Next Steps South West (NSSW), a consortium of 14 higher education institutions based in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.

An engineering student at Exeter University looks into the camera
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
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
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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Innovation
University of Warwick

Boosting AI safety in Autonomous Vehicles

WMG at the University of Warwick partners with Wayve to boost AI safety in self-driving cars

front wheel of a Jaguar car
Innovation
University of Warwick

Very Light Rail - developing new mass transit

University of Warwick develops new light rail which could deliver £2.3bn in economic impact

Coventry Very Light Rail test tram
International
Cardiff University

PingPong Digital - digital support for UK businesses

International student builds award-winning digital agency

River Huang, founder of PingPong Digital
International
University of York

Experience Heritage - bringing history to life

International graduate creates business combining archaeology and digital technology

Bethany Watrous, founder of Experience Heritage