Exploring 20 Years of University-Business Collaboration

How UK university-business collaboration grew 62%, and what’s next

A new NCUB report reveals that collaboration between UK universities and businesses has increased by 62% over the past two decades. This novel 20-year analysis explores the key factors behind this growth, including the impact of research funding, macroeconomic conditions, and university characteristics. The findings highlight the need for sustained support and economic growth to maintain and enhance collaboration.

Further details, including speaker announcements, will be shared soon.

For more information, please contact events@ncub.co.uk

Event details

• Online: Zoom
• Date and time: Monday 28 April 2025, 2-3pm
• Register here 

Speakers

• Rosalind Gill, Head of Policy and Engagement, NCUB
• Michael Breslin, Policy and Data Analyst, NCUB
• Olga Kozlova, Director of Innovation & Engagement, Oxford University
• Malcolm Skingle, Consultant working on a portfolio of activities at the Industry-Academia interface
• Simon Hepworth, Director of Knowledge Exchange, Research England