Utilising an internationally validated framework, the Regional Universities Network (RUN) undertook a study to assess and report on the member universities’ social, cultural, environmental and economic contributions to their regions and the nation. 

The study found substantive evidence of the positive performance of the universities, with respect to the social, cultural, environmental and economic drivers of regional competitiveness reflected in the Pascal framework. 

The Regional Universities Network commissioned Lenore Cooper of Minyon Consulting to undertake its study on the regional contributions of its member universities, and to draft this report on its behalf. Her assistance is gratefully acknowledged.