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Russell Group response to Research Excellence Framework results for 2021
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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.
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Russell Group response to 2023 TEF results
Our members provide outstanding teaching and learning informed by world-class research, and this is reflected in completion rates and levels of highly-skilled employment for their graduates.
28 September 2023
An Australia-UK Strategic Alliance on Research and Innovation
Australia and the UK's leading research universities have signed a formal agreement to increase two-way research collaboration, boost commercialisation activity and build trusted partnerships in areas of sensitive research.
27 September 2023
Russell Group welcomes new deal for postgraduate researchers
Our universities are committed to taking a lead in ensuring our research culture and environment supports staff and postgraduate researchers to fulfil their potential.
26 September 2023
Policy Institute report - China
Russell Group comment on new Policy Institute report on international students from and research partnerships with China.
13 September 2023
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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