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Russell Group response to Research Excellence Framework results for 2021
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The Russell Group represents 24 leading UK universities. We believe people and ideas are the key to meeting global challenges.
Through world-class research and education we are helping to create a dynamic economy, stronger communities and a better future for the UK.
Russell Group response to Research Excellence Framework results for 2021
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The value of UK association to Horizon goes far beyond financial returns for all parties so we would urge everyone involved to find an agreement as quickly as possible.
30 March 2023
The safeguards added will go some way to reducing the risk of the tort creating unnecessary bureaucracy and ensure it is used as a backstop to existing processes rather than for vexatious complaints.
22 March 2023
Universities are doing what they can to step up support but many students are struggling to stay afloat and additional Government support is urgently needed.
17 March 2023
Read the Russell Group's response to the 2023 Spring Budget.
15 March 2023
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:
Our universities are global leaders in research, but it is vital they receive sufficient funding and support
A high-quality, research-led education requires proper funding at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
The under-representation of talented students from certain backgrounds has deep-rooted causes which we cannot solve alone
Collaboration with business is a key part of the work of our universities but Government could foster more innovation
Our universities are global businesses competing for staff, students and funding with the best in the world
Autonomy is crucial to the success of our universities – they will not flourish if they are over-regulated
Russell Group universities provide undergraduate and postgraduate students with outstanding opportunities to learn, develop, and realise their full potential in a research-intensive environment.
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Businesses, charities and other organisations can access our universities’ world-class research, expertise and facilities to raise their performance and competitiveness.
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