Latest Statements
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26 March 2024
Russell Group supports cross-sector call for the UK to be a leading G7 nation on R&D investment
Sector organisations join together to call for sustained Government R&D support
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06 March 2024
Spring Budget response: UK's research and innovation capabilities require robust funding
The Russell Group responds to the 2024 Spring Budget.
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04 March 2024
Backing R&D in the Budget can deliver jobs and sustainable growth to help tackle cost-of-living challenges
Leading research-intensive universities say that backing research and development at Spring budget can deliver the jobs and sustainable growth needed to tackle cost-of-living challenges.
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28 February 2024
Research-intensive universities generate nearly £38 billion for UK economy
A new report by London Economics has revealed the economic impact of research and commercialisation activities at Russell Group universities across the UK, with nearly £38billion contributed to the UK in 2021/22 alone.
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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.
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09 November 2023
Next Government must harness full potential of the UK’s research-intensive universities for a green, healthy, and resilient future, says Russell Group
Russell Group publishes manifesto setting out vision for a bright future powered by research, innovation and future skills development.
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03 November 2023
Russell Group welcomes new AI Safety Institute
The Russell Group has welcomed the creation of a new AI Safety Institute in the UK.