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
Autolus: the UCL spinout creating life-changing treatments for incurable blood cancer
LUNG SHOT: the Queen's University Belfast research project improving lung cancer screening across Ireland
LifeLab: how Southampton researchers are helping young people make better health choices
Queen Mary research is improving health outcomes for South Asian communities
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.
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 (…
Convening partners in Bristol to improve opportunity
Micro-campuses in Bristol are bringing together the university, FE colleges, businesses and charities to improve learning and career opportunities in local communities
The Oxford research that led to a coronavirus vaccine
Vital QR funding supported Oxford researchers to pivot and adapt existing work to develop a coronavirus vaccine
University of Exeter's bespoke access pathway for mature students
The Mature Access Pathway (MAP) was launched to support mature students - those over the age of 21 applying to study their first undergraduate degree - in their progression to higher education.
Widening participation and improving outcomes for students at Leeds
Since 2003, the Access to Leeds contextual admissions scheme has enabled over 10,000 UK undergraduates from less-represented backgrounds to study at the University.
Edinburgh researchers using AI to identify breast cancer patients
Edinburgh researchers have used a new AI-powered test to identify breast cancer patients in the earliest stage of the disease.
Atelerix: the Newcastle spinout transforming the storage of biological materials
Newcastle University spinout Atelerix has developed transformative technology that helps researchers and businesses store and transport biological materials safely at ambient temperatures, removing the need for…
Innovating to support an ageing UK population
Meeting the needs of an ageing population is one of the biggest long-term challenges facing UK health and social care. Developing treatments, new products to support independent living and enhancing care services…
Broken String Biosciences: the Cardiff spinout speeding up drug development
Cardiff University spinout Broken String Biosciences is building a new technology platform designed to make cell and gene therapies safer, more efficient and more affordable for patients and health services such as…
The Cardiff students providing dental care to communities in the Cynon Valley
Mountain Ash Primary Care Dental Unit is a modern, purpose-built clinic situated in an area of high dental need in South Wales
FixOurFood: the University of York initiative providing free meals for thousands of children
The University of York-led FixOurFood research programme has provided 20,000 children from England’s poorest households with free school meals as part of a new trial scheme
Free skills support and play sessions for families and communities in York
The University of York is spearheading a funding initiative which raised more than £1.5 million to establish a new education and community space, offering children and young people in the Westfield area of York fair…
Autolus: the UCL spinout creating life-changing treatments for incurable blood cancer
UCL spin-out Autolus – which since its inception in 2014 has raised $921.6m, now employs over 460 people and has plans to expand its production facility in Stevenage – continues to partner with UCL and NHS hospitals…
UCL partnerships are widening access to HE for pupils across London
Through access and widening participation work, UCL reaches around 1,000 schools and colleges each year, working with teachers and pupils from aged seven until 18
Reducing the attainment gap in primary schools in Southampton
A scheme run by the University of Southampton is helping to support primary school pupils make up for the impact felt following the Covid-19 lockdowns
International students driving economic growth
