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
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Innovation
Research
UCL

Autolus: the UCL spinout creating life-changing treatments for incurable blood cancer

Two female researchers work in a laboratory at Autolus
20 January 2025
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Research
Queen's University Belfast

LUNG SHOT: the Queen's University Belfast research project improving lung cancer screening across Ireland

Lung scan
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
Education
Queen Mary University of London

Supporting the UK skills pipeline with degree apprenticeships at Queen Mary

In 2015, Queen Mary University of London became the first Russell Group university in the UK to deliver degree apprenticeships, and to date has enrolled over 1,000 apprentices across seven programmes

Research
University of Oxford

ILESLA: advancing interdisciplinary, experiential learning for Oxford doctorates

The University of Oxford, in partnership with five leading institutions, has launched the Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Science Landscape Award (ILESLA).

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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