The University of Southampton is already one of the top 15 research universities in the UK and has achieved consistently high scores for its teaching and learning activities.

Consistently rated amongst the world’s best universities, Imperial College London is a science-based institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research.

The University of Manchester has a rich and proud heritage dating back to 1824. The university is the birthplace of many discoveries which have had a major impact on society, including the development of the first modern computer.

Newcastle University aims to be a leading example of the beneficial interaction between world-class academic quality and civil society. As a civic university, Newcastle University is committed to research that delivers benefits to society as a whole.