ResearchPlus
ResearchPlus: uniting UK research universities to drive innovation, skills, and impact
ResearchPlus is a newly formed strategic collaborative of ten leading UK research-focused universities, including Brunel University of London. This alliance is designed to amplify the collective voice and impact of research-intensive institutions in the UK, driving forward research, innovation, and skills development.
Mission and objectives
The institutions that constitute ResearchPlus believe that excellence in research, innovation, and research-informed education are inseparable. Together, we are working to strengthen the UK’s research and innovation system, to help deliver opportunity and progress across the whole of society. Our aims are to:
- Advance economic growth, prosperity, and societal well-being across the UK and beyond through cutting-edge research and innovation.
- Champion research-informed education and advanced skills, ensuring students benefit from and contribute to world-class research environments.
- Forge strategic partnerships with government, business, and civic society, complementing, not competing with, existing sector organisations.
- Contribute to delivering the UK’s Industrial Strategy across all eight high-growth sectors, maintaining strong ties with communities and industries.
ResearchPlus universities were founded through successive government and industry initiatives aimed at driving growth, expanding opportunity, and advancing technology and public services. Each of us, uniquely recognised for our excellence in research, play a vital role in developing the advanced skills and specialist education that underpin the UK’s economic, social, and technological progress.
Impact
Brunel University of London is proud to be part of the ResearchPlus community, with a shared commitment to delivering research that makes a meaningful difference.
Together, ResearchPlus universities contribute to:
- Innovation and real-world impact - translating research into practical solutions that benefit society and the economy.
- Industry collaboration and knowledge exchange - building strong partnerships with businesses, public services and policymakers.
- Skills for the future - equipping graduates with the expertise needed for evolving industries and emerging challenges.
- Civic engagement and community development - supporting and strengthening the communities we serve.
- Cultural and creative enrichment - enhancing public life through creativity and new ideas.
- Social inclusion and opportunity - widening access to education and enabling social mobility.
