Russell Group supports call for the UK to be a G7 leader on R&D Research 26 March 2024 Russell Group supports call for the UK to be a G7 leader on R&D Sector organisations join together to call for sustained government R&D support
Global research-intensive universities call for collaboration on shared challenges International 1 July 2024 Global research-intensive universities call for collaboration on shared challenges The members of the Global Research-Intensive Universities Network (GRIUN) met in Berlin to reaffirm their shared principles and call for governments to partner with the university sector
Universities are critical partners in the fight to protect the NHS Education 13 February 2025 Universities are critical partners in the fight to protect the NHS A new briefing from the Russell Group calls for universities to be at the heart of workplace planning
Warwick researchers fighting crime with 3D scanning Research 15 February 2025 Warwick researchers fighting crime with 3D scanning A researcher at the University of Warwick is using innovative technology to shed light on the past – and help to find justice in the face of tragedy
Investing in capital Innovation 7 March 2024 Investing in capital Infrastructure investment ensures our universities remain competitive and efficient. Learn more.
Healthcare innovation at the University of Birmingham Innovation 17 January 2025 Healthcare innovation at the University of Birmingham The University of Birmingham’s world-leading academic and clinical research and infrastructure is at the heart of a growing regional ecosystem for life-changing science.
The Cambridge spinout improving early diagnosis of oesophageal cancer Innovation Research 17 January 2025 The Cambridge spinout improving early diagnosis of oesophageal cancer University of Cambridge spinout firm Cyted Health has developed a non-invasive test which uses AI to help NHS clinicians identify the early signs of oesophageal cancer in tissue samples.
KCL extended medical degree is widening participation to medicine Access & participation 17 January 2025 KCL extended medical degree is widening participation to medicine The 6-year Extended Medical Degree Programme (EMDP) offered by King’s College London is aimed at educationally disadvantaged students and students from non-traditional backgrounds who have the...
LSE's Just Transition Finance Lab: supporting local net zero transitions Research 17 January 2025 LSE's Just Transition Finance Lab: supporting local net zero transitions Working with the Energy Systems Catapult, London School of Economics Just Transition Finance Lab conducted an applied research project with Westminster City Council and Cumberland Unitary Authority to...
Zinc: the LSE accelerator tackling major social challenges on a global scale Innovation Research 17 January 2025 Zinc: the LSE accelerator tackling major social challenges on a global scale Zinc, co-founded by LSE, is helping entrepreneurs, including academics, build technology-focussed companies to help tackle major social challenges on a global scale.
gaitQ: the Oxford spinout transforming the lives of people with Parkinson's Research 17 January 2025 gaitQ: the Oxford spinout transforming the lives of people with Parkinson's University of Oxford spin-out gaitQ has developed a range of wearable mobility aids and medical technologies that are helping transform the lives of people living with Parkinson’s disease
ILESLA: advancing interdisciplinary, experiential learning for Oxford doctorates Research 17 January 2025 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).
The Nottingham spinout improving brain scans to detect dementia Innovation Research 20 January 2025 The Nottingham spinout improving brain scans to detect dementia University of Nottingham spin-out company Cerca Magnetics is using quantum technology to develop wearable brain scanners that could help detect early signs of dementia
Nottingham researchers developing new technology to treat Tourette’s Innovation Research 20 January 2025 Nottingham researchers developing new technology to treat Tourette’s Two digital technologies based on research by University of Nottingham experts to reduce the severity of tics in people with Tourette’s are closer to patient use in the NHS after being recommended in...
Formula Student: Drive to Recharge Research 17 January 2025 Formula Student: Drive to Recharge ‘Formula Student: Drive to Recharge’ is a new initiative launched by About:Energy, a world-leading innovator in battery development software, to help address the UK's battery skills gap and support...
LifeLab: how Southampton researchers are helping young people make better health choices Education 20 January 2025 LifeLab: how Southampton researchers are helping young people make better health choices The University of Southampton has partnered with the NHS to help young people learn about how poor lifestyle choices can impact on their future health
UCL East: innovative arts and science initiatives on a new campus in Newham Access & participation Education 20 January 2025 UCL East: innovative arts and science initiatives on a new campus in Newham UCL’s creation of a new campus in Newham has brought numerous initiatives to benefit the local community and developed in collaboration with local government
Autolus: the UCL spinout creating life-changing treatments for incurable blood cancer Innovation Research 20 January 2025 Autolus: the UCL spinout creating life-changing treatments for incurable blood cancer UCL spin-out Autolus – which since its inception in 2014 has raised $921.6m, now employs over 460 people and has plans to expand its production facility in Stevenage – continues to partner with UCL...
Revolutionising supercomputing with Isambard-AI Research 17 January 2025 Revolutionising supercomputing with Isambard-AI The Isambard project, pioneered by the University of Bristol, has transformed the supercomputing landscape, harnessing mobile-device technology to build faster, more affordable, and energy-efficient...
Northern Accelerator: boosting the north east economy Innovation 17 January 2025 Northern Accelerator: boosting the north east economy Northern Accelerator is an innovative collaboration between Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland, Teesside and York universities to commercialise research and boost the region’s economy.