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.

Research
University of Oxford

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

Covid vaccine
Research
University of Liverpool

Unilever and the University of Liverpool

Supported by QR funding, Liverpool and Unilever's long-term strategic partnership established the Materials Innovation Factory (MIF) – a world-class centre for materials chemistry and microbiome research.

The exterior of the Materials Innovation Factory building in Liverpool

Featured topic: Healthcare and the NHS 10 Year Plan

20 January 2025
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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
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Research
Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary research is improving health outcomes for South Asian communities

Consultation between doctor and patient