Latest Statements
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06 May 2020
Research will be vital to Britain's recovery
Russell Group Chair Sir Anton Muscatelli emphasises the importance of research in Britain's crisis response and recovery.
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04 May 2020
Russell Group response to Government support package for universities and students
Government announces range of measures to protect students and universities
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10 April 2020
Additional support for UKRI-funded PhD students
Up to six month extension will support final year doctoral students affected by COVID-19
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10 April 2020
Russell Group backs measures to stabilise higher education sector
Package would enable universities to play a critical role in rebuilding the nation
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02 April 2020
Russell Group statement on university assessments
Members committed to ensuring fair assessment for students
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27 March 2020
Russell Group backs Civic University Network
Network to develop a coordinated sector response to the Covid-19 crisis
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20 March 2020
Joint statement on university admissions
Universities will do all they can to support students and ensure they can progress to university.
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18 March 2020
Letter to UKRI
The Russell Group proposes an emergency fund be launched by UKRI to protect the UK’s research workforce from the disruption caused by the response to the COVID-19 virus threat.
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11 March 2020
Russell Group response to the 2020 Budget
What the Budget means for science, the UK and its universities
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06 March 2020
Government announces additional science funding
£179m investment to boost science, maths and engineering across the UK