Latest Statements
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22 July 2015
University funding cuts
We are disappointed that vital funding for science research and teaching has been cut.
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08 July 2015
Summer Budget 2015
We welcome the announcement that from 2017-18 tuition fees will increase in line with inflation for universities that provide excellent teaching
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01 July 2015
Teaching excellence
The Russell Group has commented on the speech by Universities Minister Jo Johnson which outlined plans for a Teaching Excellence Framework
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29 June 2015
Quality assurance
A new quality assurance regime should be risk-based, proportionate and light-touch, and reward high quality institutions
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21 May 2015
Response to Universitas21 world rankings
Dr Wendy Piatt responds to the Universitas21 ranking of National Higher Education Systems
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18 March 2015
The Budget 2015
The Russell Group welcomes greater support for postgraduate research students and additional funding for research and innovation
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12 March 2015
Degree Apprenticeships
The Degree Apprenticeships scheme offers many benefits to universities, employers and their prospective students and employees
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11 March 2015
THE World Reputation Rankings 2015
The UK has some of the best universities in the world, outperforming many larger nations, but this is no time to rest on our laurels
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27 February 2015
Response to Labour Party announcement on fees
The Russell Group responds to the Labour Party's announcement on fees
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20 February 2015
HEFCE funding decisions
The Russell Group has commented on the research and teaching funding decisions made by the HEFCE Board