28 November 2018 
Matt Sisson, Projects and Membership Manager
BUFDG has worked on a number of projects over the last couple of years to promote the wider value of universities to society. While press commentary and column space has focused on the perceived value for money students receive for their university fee, far less attention seems to have been given to the myriad of ways that UK universities, through their research, teaching, advocacy, economic contribution, and community engagement enhance life in the UK and across the world.
We’re pleased that UniversitiesUK is launching a new campaign as part of its centenary celebrations, called #MadeAtUni. Next week, UUK will publish what it calls the UK’s Best Breakthroughs List, a compendium of over 100 research and community projects from universities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland which are improving everyday life. We’ll be following the campaign and BUFDG and talking about some of the brilliant stories that it sheds light on. Whether it’s via your social media accounts, or through a mention at your professional networks, everyone who works in a university can do something to support the campaign and help get the message out.
