Latest Statements
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25 January 2024
Russell Group responds to 2024-25 maintenance loan increase
The Russell Group is disappointed to see that there has been no move to correct the maintenance loan shortfall suffered by students in recent years.
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17 January 2024
Universities spending tens of millions to financially support students, as maintenance loans fail to keep up with inflation
New Russell Group projections reveal that students in England will be almost £2000 worse off next year than if the government had increased loans in line with inflation since 2020/21.
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19 December 2023
Russell Group joins with European counterparts to show support for Swiss association to Horizon Europe
In a joint letter with other research-intensive university groups from across Europe, the Russell Group has expressed support for Switzerland joining Horizon Europe to further strengthen the programme.
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19 December 2023
Russell Group calls for uplift to maintenance loans to reflect actual inflation each year
Responding to new figures from The Sutton Trust showing how students are struggling with the cost of living, the Russell Group is urging for the Government to uplift maintenance loans to reflect actual inflation each year.
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14 December 2023
Russell Group responds to release of consultation on the Advanced British Standard
The Russell Group has responded to the release of the Department for Education's consultation on the development of the Advanced British Standard.
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07 December 2023
Russell Group responds to Research Excellence Framework consultation outcome
The Russell Group welcomes the news that the next REF will take place in 2029.
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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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22 November 2023
Russell Group welcomes Chancellor prioritising innovation to drive growth and productivity
Russell Group welcomes Chancellor prioritising innovation to drive growth and productivity in Autumn Statement
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21 November 2023
Russell Group responds to Government's spin-out review
Russell Group welcomes review's recognition of UK universities as world leaders in producing successful spin-out companies.
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15 November 2023
Autumn statement should include funds for research security
Ben Moore, Head of Policy (International) at the Russell Group outlines why a Research Security Fund is needed to protect UK research from hostile actors.