Latest Statements
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11 May 2023
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill clears parliamentary scrutiny
Practical concerns over elements of the legislation remain, but our universities remain determined to continue facilitating free and frank intellectual exchanges.
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22 March 2023
Russell Group responds to Lords amendments on Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill
The safeguards added will go some way to reducing the risk of the tort creating unnecessary bureaucracy and ensure it is used as a backstop to existing processes rather than for vexatious complaints.
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23 January 2023
Comment: Red tape prioritised over student hardship
Russell Group CEO Dr Tim Bradshaw writes for HEPI about the signal a potential rise in OfS fees sends about Government priorities.
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16 January 2023
Higher Education mission groups call for inquiry into the Office for Students
Alongside the Russell Group, HE mission groups including University Alliance, MillionPlus and GuildHE have joined forces to call for a parliamentary inquiry into the Office for Students.
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12 May 2021
Russell Group response to Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill
Russell Group responds to the Government's Bill that contains measures to strengthen free speech and academic freedom at universities in England
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22 April 2021
Russell Group universities set out principles to protect free speech
Statement backed by 24 Vice Chancellors reflects significant work taking place at universities
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03 March 2021
Russell Group response to USS Trustee's report
Our response to the latest valuation report published by the USS Trustee
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16 February 2021
Russell Group responds to free speech measures
Our response to proposed measures to strengthen free speech and academic freedom at universities in England
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02 February 2021
Russell Group response to announcement of additional student hardship funding
Additional £50 million announced to support university students impacted by Covid-19
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01 February 2021
Russell Group response to student-led proposals to champion campus free speech
Proposals include a new code for students’ unions on political diversity and freedom of expression