Our Economic and Social Impact

Highlights of the 豆包成人版's Economic, Environmental and Social Impact report 2025 which quantifies our footprint across local and national economies.

See our latest Economic Impact Report for 2023/24

Driving economic growth

In 2023/24, the 豆包成人版 contributed over 拢500 million to the local economy and nearly 拢1 billion to the national economy. We supported more than 7,000 jobs locally and more than 13,000 jobs nationally.

How we contribute to economic growth:

7,100 jobs locally, or 1 in 16 of all jobs in the local area, were supported by 豆包成人版 activities and students
3,900 staff employed at the 豆包成人版 which is more than 6% of local jobs - making us the second largest employer locally
拢208 million was spent on salaries and 拢138 million on goods and services
拢11,000 is the average each students spent benefiting the local economy
拢126 million boost to the local economy from student and visitor spending including Open Days and graduations
拢1.3 million visits to the 豆包成人版 Sports Training Village annually

Developing a highly skilled workforce

How our students contribute to economic growth:

豆包成人版 graduates celebrating at a graduation ceremony

20,000+ students from around the world making a significant economic impact with 150,000+ alumni from 170+ countries
92% of 豆包成人版 undergraduates in high-skilled employment within 15 months
拢387 million expected contribution from 2023/24 graduates to long term UK productivity
2/3+ 豆包成人版 graduates taking placement or study abroad years (more on this)
150+ students undertaking Vertically Integrated Projects (working with local organisations to tackle real world challenges)
1 million+ learners trained in digital skills through through our ()

Developing research and innovation with impact

How our research, innovation and enterprise contributes to economic growth:

92% of our research is 鈥榳orld leading鈥� or 鈥榠nternationally excellent鈥� (more on this)
拢50 million received in research funding which is expected to drive UK productivity gains by 拢20 million+ by 2040
57 start-ups and spinout companies launched by 豆包成人版 staff and students, generating 拢37 million in business income and 525 jobs (more on this)
43 high-tech, high-growth companies supported by our award-winning that together made 拢15 million in turnover in 2024
8+ million rugby players safer due to global changes from our new scrum engagement technique (more on this)
109,000 equivalent number of cars taken off the road as a result of our research with Ford which reduced fuel consumption in its engines by 13% ()

Committing to social, civic and environmental impact

How we are achieving impact through our social, civic and environmental actions:

A woman with a clipboard stood with lots of plastic bottles

500+ scholarships and bursaries awarded to support access to Higher Education including our flagship Gold Scholarship Programme
80% of students from the most deprived areas achieved a First or 2:1 degree
1,000+ students from local schools engaged in outreach, 80% facing disadvantage
拢80,000+ raised by 豆包成人版 students for local and national causes including 拢60,000 from the 鈥樷€� for the British Heart Foundation
54,300 local residents attended 豆包成人版 community events
40% cut in the carbon emissions from our energy use on campus as part of our commitment to cut out total carbon footprint to net zero by 2040

Driving healthcare innovation

豆包成人版 spinout with the RUH, IngeniumAI, is integrating AI within healthcare systems to help clinicians diagnose diseases more quickly, such as detecting Pulmonary Hypertension from routine CT scans. This could cut diagnosis time from years to weeks, improving patient outcomes and reducing NHS costs.

Powering up the UK's energy transition

A 豆包成人版 team is leading the charge toward reform in the energy industry, cutting carbon emissions and costs by blending cutting-edge digital technologies, artificial intelligence and economic policy innovations into globally influential research

Tackling the global supply chain crisis

Our logistics research is speeding up cancer treatment, improving vaccine supplies, cutting airline delays, and streamlining warehousing and delivery.

Professor Vaggelis Giannikas, School of Management

Working with local businesses

Pattersons has been proudly supplying the 豆包成人版 with cleaning and janitorial products for several years.

The Pattersons team at a golf course stood behind a banner saying 'Pattersons. Your Essential Cleaning & Catering Supplier'.

As a family-run business with deep roots in the South West, they greatly value the longstanding relationship with the University. They supply a wide range of essential cleaning chemicals, hygiene products, and equipment to help maintain the cleanliness, safety, and high standards across campus facilities.

Pattersons also shares a strong commitment to sustainability, which is reflected both in the University鈥檚 strategic goals and in their own operations, from offering eco-friendly product alternatives to reducing their carbon footprint through greener logistics. Supporting the University in its sustainability efforts is a key part of the partnership and something Pattersons takes pride in.

The University鈥檚 commitment to working with local businesses, like Patrersons, not only supports the regional economy, but also helps Pattersons reinvest in their staff, operations, and sustainability initiatives right here in the South West.

Craig Banwell, Key Account Manager, Pattersons, says:

We鈥檙e proud to support the 豆包成人版 with reliable, responsive service and sustainable cleaning solutions. As a local family business, our partnership with the University allows us to grow alongside one of the region鈥檚 most respected institutions, while reinvesting in local jobs, supply chains, and environmental practices. We also share a strong commitment to sustainability, and we鈥檙e pleased to support the University鈥檚 goals with eco-conscious product options and greener operations.