Latest Statements
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16 March 2016
Budget 2016
Russell Group universities are engines of growth in their regions and will be key partners in the Science and Innovation Audits announced today. The introduction of PhD loan support, alongside existing grant funding, will be welcomed by students and universities alike.
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25 November 2015
Spending Review 2015
We welcome the Government's commitment to maintain the research budget and funding for teaching high-cost subjects in real terms, and the extension of student loans to postgraduates.
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19 November 2015
Response to the Nurse Review
We welcome Sir Paul's call to preserve the science ring-fence and dual support system. Investment in excellent science, research and innovation is so important but the UK spends much less on research than our competitors
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08 September 2015
Comprehensive Spending Review 2015
Our submission to the Spending Review sets out the opportunities for building a resilient economy and creating highly-skilled jobs that come from investing in world-class research, innovation and higher education.
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26 March 2015
Research Partnership Investment Fund
£85m has been provided to Russell Group universities to work with businesses on major research in health and engineering
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18 March 2015
The Budget 2015
The Russell Group welcomes greater support for postgraduate research students and additional funding for research and innovation
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12 March 2015
Degree Apprenticeships
The Degree Apprenticeships scheme offers many benefits to universities, employers and their prospective students and employees
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20 February 2015
HEFCE funding decisions
The Russell Group has commented on the research and teaching funding decisions made by the HEFCE Board
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30 January 2015
HEFCE grant letter
The Russell Group comments on higher education funding in England for 2015/16
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18 December 2014
Research Excellence Framework
Results from the Research Excellence Framework show that Russell Group universities are responsible for the vast majority of UK's world-leading research.