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Latest news & policy statements
Russell Group calls on UK & EU to break the deadlock on Horizon Europe
UK association to Horizon Europe would unlock enormous benefits to both the UK & Europe
20 May 2022
Blog: Queen's Speech 2022 Analysis
With a new Higher Education Bill on the cards, this year's Queen's Speech has offered much for the HE sector to get their teeth into. Russell Group External Relations & Policy Manager Colin McKinlay gives his view on it.
13 May 2022
Back up higher education reform with the funding to maintain quality
Russell Group Policy Analyst Lily Bull writes about the need for a long-term settlement to protect the future quality and international competitiveness of teaching and research
10 May 2022
We need an ambitious Queen's Speech to deliver the high-quality education students deserve
Russell Group Chief Executive Dr Tim Bradshaw writes for House Magazine on his priorities for the Queen's Speech
10 May 2022
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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