We are a university think-tank. This means we work to help solve complex problems in higher education and to ensure that policy reflects the potential of the UK's world-class university system.

We will do this by:

• focusing on policy papers, discussion fora and partnership projects
• bringing together students, employers and other experts
• providing a network and services for member universities
• lobbying government and other stakeholders

Million+… our influence

We are a major force in higher education. Our students and graduates are entrepreneurs, business people, artists, scientists, engineers, teachers and the health and care professionals who are building a modern world. They are all ages, races and backgrounds. They represent the dynamism and diversity of modern society and they study and work in the UK and in countries throughout the world.

Our member institutions pride themselves on diversity, flexibility and opportunity: each has its own specialities, qualities and principles, but together they provide a network of institutions that truly promote aspiration, excellence and innovation.

• Half of the UK's higher education students study at our institutions each year
• 3 million more people have achieved graduate qualifications through our universities
• We lead on curriculum design, innovation and research which responds to the needs of business, the public sector and modern life
• We meet the challenges of our changing society, offering the flexibility and support that are necessary to broaden participation and add value to the economy

Million+… our new focus

We were the Coalition of Modern Universities and were later known as CMU, 'campaigning for mainstream universities'. We consulted with our universities and other stakeholders. They wanted us to do more and to do it differently. This is why we are changing our focus and our name.

We chose Million+ because:

• it reflects what we have achieved and the size of our ambition
• it reminds people just how influential we are: every year we reach and touch the lives of millions of people in the UK and in over 100 other countries - students, industry, small businesses, health, education, the creative indiustries, Governments and local communities

We are vital to the economy. We provide the education and the research that keep business and public services going. We help everyone reach their full potential.

Chair: Professor Les Ebdon

Chief Executive: Pam Tatlow