Embracing opportunities: the Russell Group’s view on trade deals
James Hallwood on the opportunities trade deals offer for the UK's world-leading HE and research sectors.
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Through world-class research and education we are helping to create a dynamic economy, stronger communities and a better future for the UK.
Latest news & policy statements
Listen online: Russell Group Research Culture and Environment Event
Recording and transcript of our event about UK research culture and environment
14 May 2021
Russell Group response to Sutton Trust report on measuring disadvantage
Russell Group supports calls for universities to have better data to target access work and contextual admissions
14 May 2021
Careful design needed to make post-qualification offer system work, says Russell Group
A post-qualification offers system could remove the need for predicted grades while still allowing universities to work with students before they apply to university
13 May 2021
Russell Group response to Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill
Russell Group responds to the Government's Bill that contains measures to strengthen free speech and academic freedom at universities in England
12 May 2021
Policy
We ensure policy development across a wide range of higher education issues is underpinned by a robust evidence base. This work currently spans six main areas:
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Research
Our universities are global leaders in research, but it is vital they receive sufficient funding and support
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Education
A high-quality, research-led education requires proper funding at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
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Access and inclusion
The under-representation of talented students from certain backgrounds has deep-rooted causes which we cannot solve alone
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Economy
Collaboration with business is a key part of the work of our universities but Government could foster more innovation
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EU & International
Our universities are global businesses competing for staff, students and funding with the best in the world
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Regulation
Autonomy is crucial to the success of our universities – they will not flourish if they are over-regulated
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