Where Funds Come from and Where They Go to

Abstract

This article examines the primary sources of funds from business for UK higher education. The preponderance of manufacturing companies over service companies is noted. The article then analyses the recipients of these funds, pointing out that the majority of funds go to universities (rather than polytechnics) and highlights the academic disciplines that are most successful at attracting R&D funding. The relative importance of student support, teacher support, and research and development are outlined.