Universities: Economic Growth and Research
Commons · Question 75754 · Tabled 8 Sep 2025 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 22 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Blake Stephenson
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the value for money of the (a) economic growth contribution and (b) research output provided by each university.
Answer
Answered by Josh MacAlister, 22 Sep 2025
The department recognises the vital role universities play in driving economic growth, producing world-leading research, and delivering value for money to students. Frameworks like the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and Knowledge Exchange Framework (...