Impact
Real-world examples highlighting the positive economic, societal and cultural impacts of Russell Group universities in every region and nation of the UK.
Feature: Access & participation
University of Exeter's bespoke access pathway for mature students
UCL partnerships are widening access to HE for pupils across London
The Warwick study making life better for care leavers
Opening new access pathways to Oxford
Making Exeter's museum collections available to everyone
The University of Exeter is helping to ensure the amazing collections of local museums are accessible to everyone, through open access to digital resources
The Warwick study making life better for care leavers
Sometimes innovation comes not from science or data, but from listening to those at the heart of an issue
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
A voice for the homeless through art at the University of Warwick
A Warwick researcher is using culture to open up another of society’s big issues
Bringing together academic experts and local authorities in Yorkshire
Yorkshire’s universities are combining their expertise to co-develop policies that boost local communities.
The Cardiff students providing dental care to communities in the Cynon Valley
Mountain Ash Primary Care Dental Unit is a modern, purpose-built clinic situated in an area of high dental need in South Wales
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
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
Reducing the attainment gap in primary schools in Southampton
A scheme run by the University of Southampton is helping to support primary school pupils make up for the impact felt following the Covid-19 lockdowns
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
Ardwick Climate Action: creating green space for residents of Manchester
Ardwick Climate Action, with the support of researchers from the University of Manchester, launched a green route where local people can avoid the excessive pollution caused by motor vehicles.
Tackling climate resilience and social inequalities in Glasgow
University of Glasgow researchers are working on a £10.5 million research programme that is helping Scotland’s largest city move towards climate resilience whilst tackling health, social and economic inequalities…
The Bishop Big Dig: building strong places and communities in County Durham
The Bishop Big Dig used innovative archaeology ‘intervention’ to restore people’s mental health and sense of belonging
Durham Learning Alliance: giving people the skills they need to get on in life
Durham University and four County Durham colleges are working together to expand education opportunities and drive economic growth in North East England.
The Bristol researchers shifting thinking on education policy
Research led by the University of Bristol has redefined how school performance data is understood in England, challenging entrenched assumptions and shaping policies to promote social mobility
Transforming engagement with local heritage in Bristol
University of Bristol historians have transformed local heritage engagement with Know Your Bristol, a flagship project developed in partnership with Bristol City Council.
