Ten leading research-focused universities have formed a new strategic partnership.
‘ResearchPlus’ gives a collective voice to universities that constitute a critical element of the UK’s research and innovation system, and that deliver vital research-informed education and advanced skills.
Our institutions
Our member universities drive excellence in research, collaboration, and innovation.
A manifesto for a new collaborative of universities
We are a collaboration between UK research-focused universities with a common purpose – to advance economic growth, prosperity, and societal wellbeing for the benefit of the places where we are located and for the wider world. Our aim in collaborating is to achieve this through excellence in research and innovation, pursued in conjunction with excellence in research-informed education and advanced skills development.
Party Conferences
Published: 12 September 2026
ResearchPlus is attending the party conferences this year. We’ll be hosting a discussion at the Labour Party Conference on Monday 28 September titled ‘From NEETs to PEETs – the role of research universities in preparation for education, employment, and training’.
Statement on HM Government Changes
Published: 24 July 2026
ResearchPlus issues a statement Patrick Vallance's departure as science minister, praising his strong support for UK research, innovation, and the role of universities in driving economic growth.
ResearchPlus appoints Johnny Rich as first Director
Published: 3 June 2026
ResearchPlus has today announced the appointment of Johnny Rich as its first Director.
Johnny, who has over thirty years’ experience of working on higher education policy and development, will take up the role of Director on 1 August 2026.
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