What the Autumn Statement means for university-business collaboration

Solutions

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Our approach and strategic, cross-sector network linking universities, business and government is unlike any other. We bring our members together to leverage the skills and talent fostered by our universities and to strengthen further the UK’s world-class research and development.

Last week’s Autumn Statement was significant for businesses and universities when it came to research funding. The Chancellor confirmed that the funding for research and development, promised last year, would be honoured.

But there was much more that could affect university-business collaboration with pledges around education spending to improve the skills of the workforce and providing support for local industry and infrastructure. We’ve combed through the Autumn Statement in full over the last week and pulled out the key messages.