The N8 Research Partnership The N8 Research Partnership is a collaboration of the eight most research intensive Universities in the North of England: Durham, Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, ...

On Thursday 12th June, the University of York hosted an event to mark the launch of the N8 Research Partnership’s statement ...

On July 18th, it was announced that ten UK research universities are to be awarded around £4.5 million each from the UK ...

On July 18th, it was announced that ten UK research universities are to be awarded around £4.5 million each from the UK government’s £54 million Global Talent Fund, designed to attract world-class ...

The N8 is calling for urgent reform of scholarly publishing models and our members commit to collaborating to drive efficiency and deliver value for money In June 2025, the N8 released a landmark new ...

The N8 has released their rights retention statement outlining their stance on academics rights over their research.

This statement sets out our collective commitment to advance the culture and environment for research technical professionals who make vital contributions to each of our institutions.

The N8 Research Partnership is committed to promoting the benefits of a healthier Research Culture across UK universities. Below you can find case studies of best practice and interviews with key ...

In the context of ongoing Springer Compact and Nature journals agreement negotiations, we are sharing the following statement: The N8 universities are fully committed to fostering open research in an ...