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
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
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
Research
Imperial

Multus: developing new ways to feed the world

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

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