Member Event: Autumn Budget 2026 – What You Need to Know

NCUB is hosting a member-only webinar offering initial analysis of what the Autumn Budget means for university–business collaboration, investment in R&D and innovation, and skills and talent. 

What the webinar will explore 

• The headline announcements on research, innovation and skills, and their implications for collaboration. 

• How changes to spending, tax and policy could affect joint projects, innovation pipelines and regional economic development. 

• Where the opportunities and pressure points lie for universities and businesses in the months ahead. 

• Practical considerations for planning once the Budget is out. 

This event offers members timely, expert analysis, helping leaders across higher education and industry understand what has changed, what it means for their organisations, and how to respond. Further analysis and insights will follow to expand upon the further implications of this year’s Autumn Budget.  

Event details 

• Guest speaker(s): Rosalind Gill, NCUB’s Director of Policy, Evidence and External Affairs plus more to be announced soon. 

To register your interest please click here.