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
The Oxford research that led to a coronavirus vaccine
Vital QR funding supported Oxford researchers to pivot and adapt existing work to develop a coronavirus vaccine
Championing business sustainability at Exeter
The University of Exeter's Green Future Solutions initiative is helping businesses reach their sustainability goals
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
University of Exeter's bespoke access pathway for mature students
The Mature Access Pathway (MAP) was launched to support mature students - those over the age of 21 applying to study their first undergraduate degree - in their progression to higher education.
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.
Widening participation and improving outcomes for students at Leeds
Since 2003, the Access to Leeds contextual admissions scheme has enabled over 10,000 UK undergraduates from less-represented backgrounds to study at the University.
Driving innovation for a healthier, greener and inclusive future for Leeds
The University of Leeds is driving regional innovation and economic growth through its place-based approach, leveraging research and innovation expertise, student talent, and collaborative partnerships.
Driving investment in innovation in Edinburgh and beyond
The University of Edinburgh has helped deliver innovation-led growth in Scotland and across the UK by helping businesses secure more than £200m of investment over the past five years.
Edinburgh researchers using AI to identify breast cancer patients
Edinburgh researchers have used a new AI-powered test to identify breast cancer patients in the earliest stage of the disease.
Atelerix: the Newcastle spinout transforming the storage of biological materials
Newcastle University spinout Atelerix has developed transformative technology that helps researchers and businesses store and transport biological materials safely at ambient temperatures, removing the need for…
Newcastle University is innovating to support an ageing UK population
Meeting the needs of an ageing population is one of the biggest long-term challenges facing UK health and social care. Developing treatments, new products to support independent living and enhancing care services…
Building the world's first compound semiconductor cluster in Wales
Cardiff University is lead partner in a consortium which created the world's first compound semiconductor cluster in Wales
Broken String Biosciences: the Cardiff spinout speeding up drug development
Cardiff University spinout Broken String Biosciences is building a new technology platform designed to make cell and gene therapies safer, more efficient and more affordable for patients and health services such as…