Funding for ‘anchor institutions’, technical skills and small and specialist institutions

HEFCE is announcing three dedicated calls for bids to the Catalyst Fund, in line with its own and government priorities. The Catalyst Fund enables HEFCE to deliver its strategic aims for higher education in research, teaching and knowledge exchange. These calls for expressions of interest cover three specific areas.
Universities as anchors
This area focuses on projects to extend our understanding of this role played by universities. We want projects which enhance the nature, range and value of this important role to institutions and deepen our understanding and available evidence. This includes institutions’ part in securing investment and talent for their localities, and positioning themselves in local economic growth plans. More...