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 ...

MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) are miniature components, typically less than 100 microns in size, that can be mass-produced at low cost. These components are used in a range of markets ...

“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 ...

N8 recently had the privilege of interviewing David Kent, a Professor in Stem Cell Biology at the University of York, to gain insights into what it takes to cultivate a healthy research culture.

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

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 ...

Research Fortnight article - Universities in north England seek ‘better culture for technicians’ N8 Research Partnership commits to improving research environments for technical professionals. A ...

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 ...

The UK’s creative industries contributed £108 billion to the national economy in 2021. In Yorkshire and the Humber, film, television and games production has been growing at a higher rate than in the ...

The North West Partnership for Security and Trust is a partnership between GCHQ and four universities based in the north-west of England The unique partnership, between Lancaster University, ...

The Building an NHS Fit for the Future mission recognises that the NHS of the past and of today is not fit-for-purpose for providing the service that is needed for tomorrow. As our population ...