Latest Statements
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09 November 2022
Russell Group universities step up support for students in response to cost-of-living crisis
Our universities have committed tens of millions of pounds of additional hardship funding, bursaries, and other financial assistance to help students through the cost-of-living crisis.
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04 November 2022
Russell Group response to £95m R&D investment at the Henry Royce Institute
Public investment in R&D is one of the most effective forms of seed funding to grow the economy.
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03 November 2022
Russell Group response to allocation of £20m investment in HEIF
Investment like this draws in jobs and investment to towns and cities across the country and helps UK-based spinouts.
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28 October 2022
Universities and businesses call on Chancellor to invest in innovation for growth
Group of universities and industry partners call on the new administration to keep their spending commitments on R&D investment.
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27 October 2022
Russell Group response to the Labour Council of Skills Advisers' report
The report is right to highlight the importance of investment in high-level skills to the country’s long term economic growth and productivity.
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19 October 2022
Russell Group calls for Government to prioritise science and innovation-led growth ahead of medium-term fiscal plan
Science, skills and innovation will deliver jobs, investment and the productivity boost needed to land the Government’s plans for economic growth.
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13 October 2022
Response to HEPI report on speaker events at university debating unions
The report is right to highlight the risk of unintended consequences if we get legislation wrong.
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10 October 2022
Russell Group comment on contribution of international students to the UK
The fact our universities attract people from around the world is an asset and should be seen as a UK success story.
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29 September 2022
Russell Group response to HEPI paper on Horizon and Plan B
While Horizon remains the best outcome for UK research, the paper makes some timely suggestions for how a new scheme could be responsive to the needs of researchers.
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27 September 2022
Russell Group response to John Blake speech on plans for access and participation
A more flexible approach that supports universities to factor in the circumstances and needs of their local area when considering how best to tackle inequality is welcome.