Latest Statements
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05 July 2016
EU referendum statement
Our Chair and Director General have issued a joint statement on the consequences of voting to leave the European Union.
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24 June 2016
EU Referendum Result
The Russell Group has responded to the decision for the UK to leave the European Union.
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23 June 2016
'Mock' TEF
Robust and credible teaching quality measures take time to develop; attempts to predict the results show the difficulties.
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03 June 2016
Russell Group and the EU
The Russell Group has responded to the Chancellor’s speech about the importance of EU membership to the UK service sector.
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15 April 2016
Incorrect claim by the Government
New figures find that young black men are, in fact, more than twice as likely to be studying at a Russell Group university than in prison.
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15 April 2016
Recent academic article
We have responded to a recent article by Dr Vikki Boliver about one of our publications.
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14 April 2016
Russell Group universities and the European Union
Our new publication and case studies show how UK membership of the European Union enhances world-class research and teaching at Russell Group universities. -
13 April 2016
Graduate earnings
New research from the Institute of Fiscal Studies has demonstrated the significant earnings premium for graduates of Russell Group universities.
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24 March 2016
Changes to skilled worker visas
Universities are different from other businesses – their core mission is to create knowledge, innovate and educate and we are pleased the Government has recognised this important distinction in changes to skilled worker visas.
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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.