N8 Group
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The N8 Group comprises eight research-intensive universities in northern England. Rather than being a lobbying group (such as the Russell Group), it is a research partnership intended to enhance collaboration between the universities in the group. The eight universities have a total turnover of £1.75 billion and a combined research income of £620 million^[1]. The chief executive is Dr David Secher, based at the University of Sheffield.

Research

The group is initially focusing on five areas of research:

1. Ageing and Health;
2. Energy Research and Development;
3. Foresight for Sustainable Water Use;
4. A Molecular Engineering Toolkit;
5. Regenerative Medicine.

Universities

The universities in the N8 Group are:

• Durham University
• Lancaster University
• University of Leeds
• University of Liverpool
• University of Manchester
• Newcastle University
• University of Sheffield
• University of York

References

External links

• Leeds press release on the N8 Group
• METRC University of Sheffield
• N8 Water Group