🧬💡Universities, including @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social are making careers in the life sciences and MedTech sectors more accessible for the next generation with programmes like My Life SC1ence. See more: loom.ly/b-SiLqo #DegreesOfImpact @kingshealth.bsky.social [1/3]

Three stand-out initiatives from the #University of Bath are highlighted as part of a new national campaign launched by @universities-uk.bsky.social to showcase how universities connect skills and knowledge across the country, powering jobs, #innovation and #entrepreneurship.

🌟How a partnership between 5 Scottish unis is helping to remove barriers for med-tech ideas to reach patients. See more: loom.ly/b-SiLqo #DegreesOfImpact @dundee.ac.uk @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @robertgordonuni.bsky.social @heriotwattuni.bsky.social @uniscot.bsky.social

📊 A new report from The Sutton Trust shows just 15% of UK vice chancellors went to private school, and 50% attended comprehensives — up 17 points in 5 years. Leadership in higher ed is diversifying, but underrepresentation starts earlier. More: https://loom.ly/hRl0prc

“You just don’t appreciate it. Your universities. Come on. You’re too humble.” Jensen Huang’s £500m investment is a bold vote of confidence in UK universities and their global tech impact. Learn more about our digital and tech contributions: https://loom.ly/g5ypATI 🎓📈

How does NCC bring together 14 years of manufacturing data to build the UK’s future skills?🌟 See NCC's full case study on our website: loom.ly/b-SiLqo #DegreesOfImpact @bristoluni.bsky.social [1/4]

📢 The government's Defence Sector Plan was published this week, with a heavy focus on the role of universities. 🎓 Our campaign #DegreesOfImpact highlights the powerful contributions in support of the UK’s industrial strategy. https://loom.ly/jgHrPrw

The OECD 'Education at a Glance 2025’ report shows the UK lags significantly in gov investment in HE. If the government wants to maintain global competitiveness and build the advanced skills base our economy needs, increasing investment in HE is essential. 🎓 [1/2]

📢 University R&D faces growing challenges. Our report with CaSE & ARMA shows the tough choices institutions face. A strong research base is a shared duty – unis & govt must keep the UK innovating, competing & leading.🌎 See more: https://loom.ly/0eCknOI

Unis help shape the UK's future skills needs, supporting national renewal.🌟 In partnership with Rolls-Royce Submarines, @derbyuni.bsky.social created the Nuclear Skills Academy to train the next generation of nuclear engineers. See more: https://loom.ly/b-SiLqo

📢Important announcement today from @uniofgreenwich.bsky.social and @kent.ac.uk. UK universities are committed to thinking and working differently to be stronger as civic partners, regional employers and to give the best possible experience to students.🤝 See more⬇️ loom.ly/rMeLitI

📊The latest OECD 'Education at a Glance 2025' report shows the strong contribution of UK higher education⬇️ 📈In 2023, UK graduates earned 37% more than non-graduates. @oecd-ocde.bsky.social [1/4]

🛡️Strengthening the UK’s defence capabilities. @plymuni.bsky.social plays a pivotal role in strengthening the UK’s defence capabilities through strategic partnerships, cutting-edge research and specialised education. See more: loom.ly/b-SiLqo #DegreesOfImpact [1/3]

📢 Today we’re proud to launch our campaign, showcasing the vital role UK universities play in the nation’s Industrial Strategy – driving growth in priority sectors, shaping future skills and supporting national renewal. #DegreesOfImpact See more: loom.ly/b-SiLqo [1/7]

💬'Universities have changed my life and the lives of those I love.' Rt Hon Baroness Smith, Minister for Skills, joined us at our Annual Conference to share why universities remain a source of deep personal pride and a cornerstone of the government’s plans.🌟

💬 ‘Growth comes through innovation…We know that universities are vital to catalysing growth.’ The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology shares at our Annual Conference how universities can work together to grow in the future.💡

🎤Lord Patrick Vallance, Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, joins us at our annual conference in @exeter.ac.uk. He discusses the importance of universities in the government's plans for growth and the future of the country.📈

🎤 Our President Prof Malcolm Press calls on unis to consider what more they can do, individually and collectively, as key delivery partners in support of the gov’s priorities. See the speech from our Annual Conference in @exeter.ac.uk: https://loom.ly/XYL0_no

👋We are now on Bluesky and excited to start sharing updates from Universities UK. Today we’re hosting our annual conference at @exeter.ac.uk, ‬exploring how our sector can continue to drive opportunity and growth for the UK. See more: https://loom.ly/RlFgfcU