Latest Statements
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04 May 2021
Realising Our Potential: Backing Talent and Strengthening UK Research Culture and Environment
Russell Group sets out proposals to boost working environment and culture in research
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23 April 2021
Joint statement on Horizon Europe and access to quantum & space programmes
Research-intensive universities signal their determination to collaborate across borders to drive innovation and new discoveries.
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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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13 April 2021
Response to Government announcement on return of students to in-person teaching
The Government has announced that many university students will not be able to have in-person teaching before 17 May.
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08 April 2021
Russell Group response to launch of consultation with USS employers
UUK consultation seeks views on ways of creating a more sustainable scheme for the long term
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26 March 2021
Russell Group comments on the return of students to in-person teaching
We urge the Government to allow students to resume in-person teaching from 12 April
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22 March 2021
Russell Group welcomes review into research bureaucracy
The Russell Group has welcomed the launch of a Government review to reduce red tape for researchers.
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17 March 2021
Russell Group calls for clarity on funding for UK science and research
Reduction in UK science and research funding would harm ambitions for a swift, innovation fuelled recovery
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15 March 2021
Russell Group response to proposed cuts to UK global research funding
A reduced Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget will curtail successful programmes that have been a key vehicle for UK science diplomacy
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15 March 2021
Letter from Russell Group to The Pensions Regulator
The Russell Group has written to The Pensions Regulator regarding the USS pension scheme and its latest valuation