Business & enterprise
Universities are economic, social and cultural powerhouses in their regions, supporting and responding to the needs of UK and international business. Their graduates are fundamental to successful regional economies, providing opportunities for individuals to succeed in the workforce.
Modern universities lead in offering degree courses in some of the most cutting-edge sectors of the economy – educating nearly 70% of those studying software engineering and 60% of students in computer sciences.
Publications
Report
06 Dec 2022
Staying local to go far: modern universities as placemakers - case studies
Report
10 Nov 2022
Report
10 Aug 2022
Stats and Facts: MillionPlus modern universities in Scotland 2022
Case study
27 May 2022
Placemakers: Cyan Forensics, Edinburgh Napier University
Case study
27 May 2022
Case study
27 May 2022
Placemakers: Novosound – a spinout company from the University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
News
Press release
06 Dec 2022
MillionPlus publication shows that universities are vital local actors
Press release
01 Dec 2022
Professor Graham Baldwin elected Chair of MillionPlus
In the news
07 Nov 2022
Prof. Martin Jones: An open letter to the Prime Minister The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak
In the news
04 Jul 2022
In the news
26 May 2022
University of East London highlights Staying Local to Go Far
In the news
25 May 2022
Key role for Sunderland in levelling up agenda, says Vice-Chancellor
Press release
23 May 2022
Modern universities vital actors in the levelling up agenda, says MillionPlus
In the news
06 May 2022
Times Higher - Minimum entry bar would ‘undermine British values on aspiration’, says MillionPlus
In the news
13 Dec 2021
Professor Dave Phoenix writes for NCUB
Press release
26 Nov 2021
Investment in modern universities is investing in Scotland’s future, says MillionPlus Principal
Events
Speaking engagement
29 Jan 2019
Dr Greg Walker to speak at Inside Government forum on the future of HE regulation
Speaking engagement
26 Mar 2018
Professor Dave Phoenix to deliver keynote speech at AUA annual conference
Party conference
09 Oct 2017
MillionPlus and NUS at the SNP Conference 2017
Speaking engagement
27 Sep 2017
Pam Tatlow to speak at Westminster Briefing event
Party conference
24 Sep 2017
MillionPlus and NUS at the Labour Party Conference 2017
Party conference
08 Sep 2017
MillionPlus at the party conferences 2017
Parliamentary event
25 Apr 2017
25 and Rising - a celebration of modern universities
Speaking engagement
09 Feb 2017
Westminster Higher Education Forum: Competition and regulation in England's HE market
Speaking engagement
31 Jan 2017
Anchor Institutions - Universities’ Role in Local Economic Growth and Devolution
Speaking engagement
07 Dec 2016