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
09 Dec 2020
Facts and stats: Modern universities in Scotland
Response
22 Nov 2020
MillionPlus asks on Government Spending Review – November 2020
Response
09 Nov 2020
Scottish Affairs Select Committee Universities and Scotland inquiry
Response
07 Jul 2020
MillionPlus asks on Financial Statement – July 2020
Report
02 Mar 2020
Levelling up: investing in higher technical education at universities in England
Case study
25 Feb 2020
News
Blog
29 Jan 2021
Modern universities crucial to Scotland’s success
Press release
21 Jan 2021
MillionPlus greets new flexible approach to HE – but calls for further advances
Press release
23 Nov 2020
Support public services and invest in infrastructure to build back better, says MillionPlus
Press release
02 Oct 2020
Modern Universities instrumental to Britain’s Covid recovery, says MillionPlus Chair
Press release
29 Sep 2020
MillionPlus comment on the Prime Minister’s ‘Skills’ speech
Press release
14 Jul 2020
MillionPlus comment on reforms to higher technical education
Press release
07 Jul 2020
Boost public services, R&D and regional economies, says MillionPlus
In the news
22 Apr 2020
Press release
02 Mar 2020
Now is the time to turbocharge technical education, says MillionPlus
In the news
24 Feb 2020
Universities face the challenge of balancing local and global needs says Professor Liz Barnes
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