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.

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
International
Durham University

Kromek: a spinout with world-leading technologies across multiple fields

An international PhD graduate from Durham University is the founding CEO of a leading developer of radiation and bio-detection technology solutions

International
University of Liverpool

Drill Surgeries: ground-breaking medical technology

Award-winning international student at University of Liverpool launches med-tech AI start-up

Moises Barbera Ramos, founder of Drill Surgeries
International
University of Leeds

Seeai: harnessing the power of AI

International graduate of the University of Leeds creates firm developing new AI tools for businesses and the NHS.

Saile Villegas and Reo Ogusu, founders of Seeai
International
Imperial

Multus: developing new ways to feed the world

International graduates of Imperial help build biotechnology business creating lab-grown meat.

International
University of Manchester

Graphene Innovations Manchester: developing new products using advanced 2D materials

International graduate of the University of Manchester creates graphene business which has secured a $1bn investment deal

Vivek Koncherry, founder of Graphene Innovations Manchester (GIM)
International
University of Liverpool

Abjak: empowering food entrepreneurs

International student launches new Liverpool food-tech startup.

International
Newcastle University

Equiwatt: helping cut energy bills

An international graduate of Newcastle University has created an energy-saving app

International
Imperial

Notpla: creating natural alternatives to plastic

International students at Imperial create award-winning green business

International
LSE

Here We Flo: developing sustainable personal care products

International LSE graduate creates business providing organic personal care products.

International
Imperial

Puraffinity: removing toxic chemicals from water

International graduates from Imperial create new business to help remove "forever" chemicals from water

A scientist works with water samples in a lab
International
University of Sheffield

Future Greens: transforming sustainable farming

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

Sustainable farming

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19 February 2025
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University of Exeter

University of Exeter's bespoke access pathway for mature students

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

Opening new access pathways to Oxford

Oxford University building
15 February 2025
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Research
University of Warwick

The Warwick study making life better for care leavers

Smiling group of students
17 January 2025
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University of Liverpool

Supporting first-generation and care experienced students in Liverpool

Liverpool student Amy Jo Mook