L&G launches £20m research centre with Edinburgh uni

Legal & General has partnered with the University of Edinburgh to develop a £20m advanced care research centre, the first of its kind in the UK. Once built, the centre will be home to a seven-year research programme into understanding how to improve care in later life. The partnership marks the university’s largest industry investment and is part of a £661m data-driven innovation initiative within the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal. Nigel Wilson, group chief executive at Legal & General, said:  “Establishing the ACRC will revolutionise the UK’s commitment to understanding and addressing the huge issue of demographic change – part of a global challenge with significant social and economic impacts. “Edinburgh’s academic-led, data-based and cross-disciplinary approach will deliver vital positive change to ageing and care and we find this a compelling and practical vision.” To send feedback, e-mail lucy.alderson@egi.co.uk or tweet @LucyAJourno or @estatesgazette