Latest Statements
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09 July 2024
Russell Group Chair writes on the future of R&D under a new Government
Professor Chris Day, Chair of the Russell Group, assesses what the change of government could mean for the university sector.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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14 May 2024
MAC Review of Graduate Route
Russell Group comments on Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) review of the Graduate Route visa.
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13 May 2024
Business and HE leaders urge Chancellor to protect the Graduate visa route
Leaders from Chambers of Commerce and business networks across the UK warn against watering down or scrapping the graduate visa route.
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26 April 2024
Government consultation on protecting UK universities from national security threats
The Russell Group responds to the new Government consultation on research security.
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11 April 2024
New essay published on the financial sustainability of higher education institutions
Policy Manager Lily Bull outlines the sector's challenges to long-term financial sustainability.
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26 March 2024
Russell Group supports cross-sector call for the UK to be a leading G7 nation on R&D investment
Sector organisations join together to call for sustained Government R&D support