Our strengths, in numbers
Our members’ research excellence extends over many different fields, but a data analysis we commissioned shows some clear strengths.
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Celebrating communities’ role in science
Universities are regional anchors and integral to their ‘place’ with many examples of collaborating on scientific research with communities. Here are some recent community-led research activities by our members.
Reflections on COP28: how our partner universities are inspiring a green revolution
Universities and the ground-breaking research from their dedicated teams have long influenced the conversations and change connected to COP. Here are highlights from some of our members’ COP-related research and activities.
SES members to play a leading role in training future scientists and engineers
Some 4,000 students will benefit from a £1bn investment in doctoral training centres for engineering and physical sciences, with SES members lead partners in almost a third of them.
SES members to share in £100m boost to AI research
Nine new research hubs bringing together universities from across the UK will receive £80m to deliver revolutionary AI technologies, with SES members playing a leading role in three.
Clinical trials begin for promising cancer treatment discovered at Southampton
A new type of cancer treatment developed at Southampton – that it is hoped will significantly improve the success rate of immunotherapy – is undergoing clinical trials for the first time.
Queen Mary’s genes project goes national
A QMUL-led project to improve the representation of British people with Pakistani and Bangladeshi heritage in genetic datasets has reached a key milestone.
SES members to receive £24m for particle physics research
Six SES members to receive a share of a £60m investment, which supports the next generation of particle physicists.
The TALENT Commission Report
A vision for the future of the UK’s technical talent in research has been unveiled following a project funded by UKRI-Research England.
Accelerating pathways to climate neutral aviation
A research collaboration led by the University of Cambridge is building an interactive model to explore how aviation could transition to net-zero climate emissions.
UK’s ‘digital blueprint’ receives £1.2m funding boost
The UK’s ability to respond to global challenges has been enhanced with a £1.2m investment in a digital platform that helps scientists analyse problems and model infrastructure improvements.
Mapping vaccination delivery
A simple online mapping tool developed by two Oxford students has potentially saved GP surgeries up to tens of thousands of hours planning Covid-19 vaccinations to the UK’s one million housebound patients.