Science & research
A strong commitment to university research forms a significant strand of the strategy to grow and rebalance the UK economy. The country’s research output has a world class reputation, with modern universities playing a key role.
In the last Research Excellence Framework, 53% of research at modern universities was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent and 61% of research impact is rated outstanding or very considerable in terms of reach or significance.
Publications
Report
10 Aug 2022
Stats and Facts: MillionPlus modern universities in Scotland 2022
Response
22 Jun 2022
MillionPlus response to Scottish Government Innovation Strategy - call for evidence
Case study
27 May 2022
Placemakers: Inspiring minds at Canterbury Christ Church University
Case study
27 May 2022
Placemakers: Cyan Forensics, Edinburgh Napier University
Case study
27 May 2022
Placemakers: Abertay University cements cyber excellence through new research and development hub
Case study
27 May 2022
Placemakers: Novosound – a spinout company from the University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
News
In the news
11 Aug 2022
Research Professional: Credit where it is due, writes Edinburgh Napier Principal, Professor Andrea N
In the news
04 Jul 2022
HEPI blog - We need our brilliant modern universities to tackle the big issues of the future says Ra
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
Press release
11 May 2022
MillionPlus comment on the REF 2021 results
In the news
06 May 2022
Times Higher - Minimum entry bar would ‘undermine British values on aspiration’, says MillionPlus
Press release
05 May 2022
MillionPlus comment on potential higher education reforms
Press release
23 Mar 2022
Statement on Elsevier agreement
Press release
26 Nov 2021
Investment in modern universities is investing in Scotland’s future, says MillionPlus Principal
Events
Speaking engagement
24 Nov 2021
Connor Mckenzie to speak at UUK Research and Innovation conference
Speaking engagement
29 Jan 2018
Alan Palmer to speak at Inside Government forum
Speaking engagement
14 Nov 2017
Alan Palmer to speak at Westminster Higher Education Forum
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
11 Nov 2016