Latest Statements
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27 June 2019
Call for next PM to back R&D
A coalition representing some of the UK’s leading businesses, universities and charities is calling on the next PM to put research at the heart of their plan for UK prosperity.
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20 June 2019
A future of shared priorities
Leaders of Russell Group and Swedish Principals Council meet to discuss a future of closer research ties.
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14 June 2019
Protecting UK science and research
The new Prime Minister should have the ambition to boost the UK’s impressive place as a world leader in research and innovation.
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12 June 2019
Why we need QR funding
As the 'invisible force' holding up UK research, Stephanie Smith explains the delicate infrastructure beneath research budgets.
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14 January 2019
Joint declaration on science and research
Russell Group and German U15 pledge to continue their strong research partnerships post Brexit.
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11 January 2019
Losing more than money
Universities' biggest concerns about a no deal Brexit are around people and research.
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04 January 2019
Warning against no deal Brexit
University leaders' letter warning of the risks for research, staff and students if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
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27 November 2018
Meeting the 2.4% target
Why the Government needs a plan if it is to meet its target of investing 2.4% of GDP in research and development by 2027.
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07 November 2018
Blog: Building bridges with Africa
Why collaborations between UK and African research-intensive universities are becoming increasingly important.
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31 October 2018
Blog: Benefits of research for society
Jess Cole, Head of Policy, on why we need to move from statistics to stories to secure investment in research and development.