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Putting the UK at the cutting edge of clean energy
Research-intensive universities are ready to support the government’s clean power and net zero objectives as we deliver breakthroughs in green tech, support a pipeline of green skills and contribute to the decarbonisation of industry.
Deeper collaboration between research-intensive universities and government, councils and combined authorities will provide a solid base for new ideas to make a real impact.
£129
million
Natural Environment Research Council competitively won funding for Russell Group green research in 2022/23.
162
Active university cleantech spinouts
located across the UK in 2024.
96
Of UK universities have published strategies to reduce their own carbon emissions.