Partnerships driven by Russell Group universities with the NHS, business and local authorities are creating new treatments and technologies and building strong health and social care ecosystems in all parts of the UK.

By supporting high level clinical and medical research skills and backing innovation, research-intensive universities are improving patient care and helping entrepreneurs find new opportunities for growth.

• Every nation and region in the UK has at least one major education, innovation or research partnership between a Russell Group university and the NHS.

• In January 2024, university research breakthroughs were being developed by 331 active pharmaceutical spinouts.

• Russell Group universities boost the NHS workforce by training 4/5 new UK doctors and dentists, and 4,200 clinical academics.