Research-intensive universities are working with partners in business, government, councils and combined authorities to protect UK supply chains, help the public and private sector respond to new challenges and provide anchors for inclusive growth and investment across the UK.

As hubs of research excellence, our universities are also providing insight and expertise on economic resilience which is helping drive national and regional policy-making, and guiding businesses.

• Russell Group universities attracted £1bn in FDI into their R&D in 2022/23.

• University spinouts make up 48% of the high growth semiconductor company population in the UK.

• University initiatives such as Northern Gritstone are closing investment cold spots that have held back growth and boosting economic resilience across the UK.