“The N8 Research Partnership welcomes the new Industrial Strategy and its clear recognition of universities as central to the UK’s innovation ecosystem. “We see every day how R&D investment transforms ...

A new report by leading consultancy London Economics has found that the eight Northern research-intensive universities that comprise the N8 Research Partnership generated £18.8 billion in economic ...

University spinouts and tech-focused start-up companies have the potential to significantly boost the region’s economy by creating skilled, high-paying jobs and bringing innovative products to market.

Last year the Science, Innovation and Technology (SIT) Select Committee launched an inquiry into “Innovation, growth and the regions” to assess the role of the UK’s innovation ecosystem in achieving ...

N8 responds to Spring Statement In response to the Spring Statement on 26th March, Dr Annette Bramley, director, N8 Research Partnership, said: “Amidst some tough decisions, it.. View ...

“I want people to be empowered, inquisitive and dynamic… In our group there is no hierarchy, everybody’s view is as valued as my own. My postdoc, my students, they’re all equally important.” 6th ...

To monitor changes in research culture we need to know where we are starting from, and the indicators that will help measure our progress.

In her 2019 Netflix film, “The Call to Courage”, Brene Brown describes how a group of schoolchildren helped her define the difference between belonging and fitting in. “If I get to be me, I belong,” ...

How do N8 universities ensure transparent career paths for researchers, and how can people at different stages of their careers support each other? These case studies show how. To help meet global ...

The N8 Research Partnership is committed to promoting the benefits of a healthier Research Culture across UK universities. Below you can find case studies of best practice and interviews with key ...

The Network for Innovative Sustainable Transport Co-Simulation (NIST-CS) has demonstrated how co-simulation can help disparate research teams come together to ...

The Network for Innovative Sustainable Transport Co-Simulation (NIST-CS) has demonstrated how co-simulation can help disparate research teams come together to solve multidisciplinary problems A ...