Latest Statements
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14 July 2021
Russell Group and U15 collaborate to protect free speech
Leading universities in the UK and Germany meet to enhance cross-border collaboration to protect free speech and academic freedom
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08 July 2021
Russell Group response to UCAS June Deadline 2021 data
Increase in offers by higher tariff providers to UK 18 year-olds, including those from the most deprived areas
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07 July 2021
Russell Group response to lifting of Covid restrictions in education settings
Further Covid restrictions in education settings in England will be lifted at Step 4, expected on 19 July
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05 July 2021
Russell Group response to the ITT market review
Russell Group response to the recommendations of the initial teacher training (ITT) market review report and DfE consultation on its recommendations
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05 July 2021
Russell Group statement on USS pension scheme
A statement on the Universities Superannuation Scheme in response to UUK’s second short consultation with employers.
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01 July 2021
UK and German universities discuss future global challenges
Mission groups are committed to supporting their Governments as they plan for a post-Covid recovery
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01 July 2021
Visa flexibility extended for international students
Immigration Minister confirms that Covid-19 visa flexibilities for international students will be extended
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24 June 2021
Russell Group comment on the Higher Education Cheating Services Prohibition Bill
Essay mills undermine the value of higher education and are unfair to the overwhelming majority of honest, hard-working students.
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24 June 2021
Response to Sutton Trust research on access to postgraduate study
Report highlights the need to tackle the barriers to low-income students progressing to postgraduate study
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18 June 2021
Local heroes: Research intensive universities help level up the UK
Spending review should support research-intensive universities’ role in levelling up