What next for high-risk high-reward UK research?
Adam Clarke, Policy and Communications Manager, looks at what questions government must answer for a UK-style ARPA to be successful.
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Latest news & policy statements
Russell Group letter to students in final years of schooling
Group reassures students that Russell Group universities will be as fair and flexible as possible to ensure they are not disadvantaged in their applications
13 January 2021
Response to letter from Russell Group Student Unions, Associations and Guilds on fair assessment
Russell Group addresses student concerns about assessment
12 January 2021
Russell Group statement on ensuring fair assessment and protecting the integrity of degrees
24 leading UK universities publish joint statement
07 January 2021
Russell Group response to a deal with the EU
Following confirmation of a deal with the European Union, the Russell Group's Chief Executive, Dr Tim Bradshaw, has issued a statement on behalf of our 24 members.
28 December 2020
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
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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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