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.

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International students driving economic growth

Smiling group of students
02 May 2025 Impact story

Puraffinity: removing toxic chemicals from water

International graduates from Imperial create new business to help remove "forever" chemicals from water
06 May 2025 Impact story

Drill Surgeries: ground-breaking medical technology

Award-winning international student at University of Liverpool launches med-tech AI start-up
02 May 2025 Impact story

Future Greens: transforming sustainable farming

International students from the University of Sheffield create high-tech sustainable food business

Research
University of York

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

Featured topic: Access & participation

19 February 2025
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Access & participation
University of Exeter

University of Exeter's bespoke access pathway for mature students

A mature student working in a classroom
17 January 2025
Impact story
Access & participation
University of Oxford

Opening new access pathways to Oxford

Oxford University building
15 February 2025
Impact story
Access & participation
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University of Warwick

The Warwick study making life better for care leavers

Smiling group of students
17 January 2025
Impact story
Access & participation
University of Liverpool

Supporting first-generation and care experienced students in Liverpool

Liverpool student Amy Jo Mook