Latest Statements
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13 April 2016
Graduate earnings
New research from the Institute of Fiscal Studies has demonstrated the significant earnings premium for graduates of Russell Group universities.
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16 March 2016
Budget 2016
Russell Group universities are engines of growth in their regions and will be key partners in the Science and Innovation Audits announced today. The introduction of PhD loan support, alongside existing grant funding, will be welcomed by students and universities alike.
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04 March 2016
Grant letter and research allocations
The Russell Group has commented on the HEFCE grant letter and BIS allocations for research funding
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25 January 2016
Response to the HE Green Paper
The Russell Group has submitted a response to the Government’s Green Paper ‘Fulfilling our potential: teaching excellence, social mobility and student choice.
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25 November 2015
Spending Review 2015
We welcome the Government's commitment to maintain the research budget and funding for teaching high-cost subjects in real terms, and the extension of student loans to postgraduates.
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06 November 2015
Higher Education Green Paper
Russell Group universities provide an outstanding education for students and make huge efforts to improve access for the most disadvantaged students. We look forward to responding in detail to these proposals.
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30 September 2015
THE World University Rankings 2015/16
The UK’s leading universities continue to punch well above their weight but we cannot afford to be complacent. Increased funding for science, research and innovation in the UK is critical for the ability of our leading universities to stay ahead of the chasing pack and boost the economy.
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08 September 2015
Comprehensive Spending Review 2015
Our submission to the Spending Review sets out the opportunities for building a resilient economy and creating highly-skilled jobs that come from investing in world-class research, innovation and higher education.
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12 August 2015
National Student Survey 2015
Students at Russell Group universities continue to express higher than average levels of overall satisfaction with the quality of their course.
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04 August 2015
World at One interview about teaching excellence
Dr Wendy Piatt, discusses teaching excellence and quality assurance at Russell Group universities with the BBC's Mark Mundell in light of the creation of a "Teaching Excellence Framework" by the Government.