Research-led Innovation
A world-class, dynamic and innovative research base
Innovation and the commercialising of research for real social and economic impact are key drivers of growth. Recent research has confirmed that innovation and high-tech approaches are the most likely to be successful in driving economic recovery and economic growth in the UK economy.
We need a system that is able to support excellence in different universities enabling us to fully utilise both research and innovation. In order to ensure limited public investment in research and science is used to the best effect it is essential to maintain the principle of funding excellent research, wherever it exists. Alliance universities have a proven record of research excellence with relevance to the UK economy.
The results of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) and subsequent funding decisions have confirmed the success of world-leading research undertaken in Alliance universities. These universities contribute valuable insights through peaks of world-class, excellent research and provide a research informed, academic and entrepreneurial learning environment for students.
Items tagged with: Research-led Innovation
News & Media: Investment in excellence will safeguard UK research base
University Alliance responds to today’s (15 May) announcement that three Alliance universities are to benefit from part of a £50 million investment in cutting-edge research and innovation projects. 16 schemes at institutions across the country have been allocated a share … Continue reading
Showcase: COPING
The University of Huddersfield has overseen and organised an international research project which seeks to understand and alleviate the plight of children who have a parent in jail. The issue is a significant one. Within the EU at any time … Continue reading
News & Media: Flexibility is key
In response to the confirmed funding allocations to HEFCE for 2013-14, Libby Hackett Chief Executive of University Alliance said: “In the wake of the biggest change in decades and with the continued uncertainty in student recruitment, efforts to ensure a … Continue reading
Showcase: Research that makes a difference
The Dyscovery Centre, part of the University of Wales, Newport, is a unique interdisciplinary centre for children and adults with specific learning difficulties. The Centre has provided a range of services both nationally and internationally since it opened in 1997. … Continue reading
In the News: THE – ‘Heif concentration provokes mission group ire’
In Times Higher Education, Libby Hackett comments on plans to allocate one-off Heif funding to 12 institutions. The extra £500,000 each to the 12 institutions judged to be the best performers using a formula based on the income each derived … Continue reading
Blog: Farewell from Professor Janet Beer
By September, I will have served my term of office as Chair of University Alliance and it will be time to hand over to Steve West at the University of the West of England. The last three years have been … Continue reading
Featured: Launch of Problem Solved
University Alliance has launched its latest publication, Problem Solved: university research answering today’s challenges. The report brings together a new collection of case studies showcasing the strength and quality of the UK’s diverse research base and its role in responding … Continue reading
Blog: University research is answering today’s challenges
When it comes to solving some of the world’s biggest challenges, our universities play a critical role. Today we launch Problem Solved: university research answering today’s challenges, which shows why research and innovation play such an important part in the … Continue reading
Driving down unemployment
Explore the themes » Researchers at Sheffield Hallam University have undertaken numerous research projects over the years quantifying hidden unemployment and identifying the extent to which unemployment has been diverted into incapacity benefits. The research has been at the forefront … Continue reading
Tackling child abuse
Explore the themes » Research carried out by Alliance universities frequently influences policy on a local, national and international level. Alliance universities work with policy-makers across a spectrum of issues that affect communities and individuals on a daily basis. Researchers at … Continue reading
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