South east universities contribute £117bn to the national economy
Almost half of UK higher education and research’s contribution to the national economy come from institutions based in England’s Greater Southeast.
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Our strengths, in numbers
Our members’ research excellence extends over many different fields, but a data analysis we commissioned shows some clear strengths.
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.
The economic impact of King’s College London
More than a third of the impact generated by King’s College London’s knowledge exchange and research activities occurred outside the capital, a report by London Economics reveals.
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.
The economic and social impact of Queen Mary University of London
More than a third of the identifiable regional-based impact generated by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) occurred outside of the capital, a report by independent consultants reveals
The economic and social impact of the University of Cambridge
Almost half of the identifiable regional-based impact generated by the University of Cambridge occurred outside the east of England, a report by independent consultants reveals.
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.
The economic and social impact of the University of Southampton
More than a third of the identifiable regional-based impact generated by the University of Southampton occurred outside the south east of England, a report by independent consultants reveals.
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.
The economic and social impact of UCL
UCL’s social and economic impact is £9.9bn per year and is felt across the whole UK, according to an independent report.