Latest Statements
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29 November 2023
Russell Group delegation meets with European counterparts to strengthen research relationships
Russell Group Policy Manager Douglas Dowell reflects on a gathering of European stakeholders hosted to share learning and insight and build relationships to aid future research collaboration.
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09 November 2023
Next Government must harness full potential of the UK’s research-intensive universities for a green, healthy, and resilient future, says Russell Group
Russell Group publishes manifesto setting out vision for a bright future powered by research, innovation and future skills development.
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27 September 2023
An Australia-UK Strategic Alliance on Research and Innovation
Australia and the UK's leading research universities have signed a formal agreement to increase two-way research collaboration, boost commercialisation activity and build trusted partnerships in areas of sensitive research.
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13 September 2023
Policy Institute report - China
Russell Group comment on new Policy Institute report on international students from and research partnerships with China.
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12 September 2023
UK and German universities pledge to develop a stronger partnership to address global challenges
Research-intensive universities in the UK and Germany have signed the Hamburg Statement, promising to build a stronger partnership, reflecting how important international research collaboration is in addressing the pressing challenges of today.
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07 September 2023
Russell Group comment on UK association to Horizon Europe
UK scientists will have access to the world’s largest research collaboration programme, Horizon Europe.
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05 July 2023
Russell Group response to latest media reports on Horizon Europe
The seriousness with which the UK and EU are taking negotiations is encouraging and we hope a deal can be confirmed as soon as possible.
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08 June 2023
Horizon Europe Guarantee extended to end of September 2023
The extension should reassure UK-based researchers and innovators that their funding is protected and we would encourage them to continue to apply for grants.
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23 May 2023
Russell Group responds to new measures on international students
Read the Russell Group response to new measures on international students announced today (23 May) by the Home Office.
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18 May 2023
Russell Group response to OfS report on financial sustainability
Revenue from international students is reinvested into high-quality education and research to benefit all students, but is now being asked to cover increasing deficits in both domestic teaching and publicly-funded research.