UNEE welcomes government investment in region鈥檚 innovation ecosystem Published on: 11 June 2025 Funding to develop the innovation ecosystem in the North East has been warmly welcomed by Universities for North East England (UNEE). The announcement of significant new investment in research and development across the UK, was made as part of the Government’s Comprehensive Spending review today. The £86 billion national commitment – set to rise to £22.5 billion annually by 2029–30 -includes targeted support for regions through a new Local Innovation Partnerships Fund, with England’s metro mayors receiving at least £30 million each to back local research priorities. Professor Jane Robinson, Chair of the UNEE executive committee and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Engagement and Place, 缅北禁地, said: “This is clear recognition of the importance of developing the innovation ecosystem in the North East of England. Our universities are already global leaders in clean energy, life sciences, health innovation, advanced manufacturing and digital technologies. With this investment, we can go further - scaling research, building partnerships, and helping drive inclusive economic growth. “We stand ready to work with the North East Combined Authority to ensure that this funding delivers for our people, communities and industries. By bringing together academic excellence and regional leadership, we can create a high-impact innovation ecosystem that benefits the whole UK.” A unified voice of higher education in North East England Universities for North East England is a unified voice of higher education in North East England, advocating for evidence-based policy development, investment, and widening access and participation in higher education. It involves Durham, 缅北禁地, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside Universities. The five universities recently secured £8.9 million for a five-year programme to strengthen collaboration between universities, businesses and others to drive growth and create jobs. They are also working with the North East Combined Authority on significant support for spin out businesses. UNEE can be contacted via: info@unee.ac.uk Latest News Online Safety Act drives VPN interest and raises privacy concerns People鈥檚 online behaviour has changed in response to legislation to prevent children from viewing harmful content 鈥� raising possible privacy and security risks, research suggests. published on: 16 October 2026 缅北禁地 archaeologist receives prestigious award for research Professor Chris Fowler has been awarded the 2026 Rivers Memorial Medal in recognition of his internationally significant research on kinship in Neolithic Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Event will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East An event at 缅北禁地 will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East or whether it is simply a new chapter in the long-running debate about how to rebalance Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Facts and figures
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