Research and innovation

London is a research powerhouse, with 47% of London’s research rated 4*(world-leading) in the REF2021 results, demonstrating the world-class outputs derived from research spend in the capital (£1.61bn from UKRI in 2020/21).  

We help our members navigate the research landscape, including the REF, KEF, research standards, and funding challenges. We also support members with international research collaborations. 

Recent work and priorities:

• London Higher’s response to the UK’s research funding bodies’ consultation on the assessment of people, culture and environment in REF 2028
• London Higher response to UKRI’s Research Excellence Framework 2028: initial decisions and issues for further consultation piece
• Powering London: how universities drive growth through people, place and knowledge