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• 01 July 2024

  Global research-intensive universities issue joint call for collaboration on shared challenges

  The members of the Global Research-Intensive Universities Network (GRIUN) met in Berlin to reaffirm their shared principles and call for governments to partner with the university sector.

• 28 June 2024

  Russell Group universities are using their scale and global impact to improve wellbeing and prosperity for communities across the UK

  New report shows how research-intensive universities help local communities with health and wellbeing, arts and culture, and skills.  

• 25 June 2024

  Social Market Foundation reports on international students and university finances

  International demand for our HE is a UK success story, boosting soft power and driving research and innovation across the country, as well as bringing global perspectives to our university communities.

• 06 June 2024

  An innovation-driven economy will help the UK become more healthy, green and economically resilient, says the Russell Group

  Ahead of the General Election, the Russell Group manifesto sets out a pathway for A Bright Future for the UK.

• 30 May 2024

  Russell Group responds to new Sutton Trust findings on universities and social mobility

  The Russell Group welcomes public support for reintroducing student maintenance grants.

• 24 May 2024

  Russell Group responds to OfS consultation on public grant funding

  The Russell Group sets out principles for course-based and student-based funding. 

• 23 May 2024

  Russell Group responds to the Government announcement on the Graduate visa route

  The Russell Group responds to the announcement that there will be no changes to the Graduate visa route.

• 22 May 2024

  Russell Group calls for clarity from OfS to help protect free speech

  The Russell Group responds to draft guidance from the OfS on new legal duties.

• 20 May 2024

  New polling shows public support for international students

  A new survey shows the majority of people don't think international students are a priority for immigration restrictions.

• 16 May 2024

  Russell Group Students' Unions launch new manifesto

  The Russell Group SU network launches its new student manifesto.