UK universities have, in many ways, moved on from the old, disengaged “ivory tower” perceptions of the past. In many towns and cities, the role of a modern university encompasses much more than exclusively being an institution for education and research. Universities are large, locally-embedded establishments, and often bring a positive economic, cultural and social impact to their home city: so much so, that the concept of UK universities as ‘anchor institutions’ is becoming increasingly important.  Read more