Latest Statements
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06 April 2023
Russell Group responds to proposals for Pioneer programme
Read the Russell Group's response to the publication of the prospectus for Pioneer, the UK Government's package of proposals to support the research and innovation sector if full association to Horizon Europe is not finalised.
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30 March 2023
Talks expected to begin over terms of UK association to Horizon Europe
The value of UK association to Horizon goes far beyond financial returns for all parties so we would urge everyone involved to find an agreement as quickly as possible.
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15 March 2023
Harnessing UK expertise in innovation crucial to growth
Read the Russell Group's response to the 2023 Spring Budget.
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06 March 2023
Russell Group responds to the Science and Technology Framework
Read the Russell Group's response to the release of the Government's Science and Technology Framework on 6 March 2023.
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03 March 2023
Russell Group response to latest reports on UK association to Horizon Europe
The R&D sector needs to see a clear signal from both the UK Government and EU that full UK participation in EU programmes remains the priority, so that talks can begin in parallel to Windsor framework implementation.
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01 March 2023
R&D Sector urges rapid progress on UK association to EU programmes
Representatives of the UK, Irish and wider European research, innovation and business communities have signed a joint statement urging rapid progress on UK association to EU programmes, including Horizon Europe, Copernicus and Euratom.
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22 February 2023
Russell Group response to return of £1.6 billion funding earmarked for UK association to Horizon Europe
Regardless of where the funding is allocated for accounting purposes, what is important is for the Government to deliver on its commitment to increase investment in UK research and innovation significantly.
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07 February 2023
Russell Group responds to new department for science, innovation and technology
The decision to create a dedicated department for science, innovation and technology recognises the value of our sector and its importance to growing the economy, creating jobs, and solving major challenges.
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26 January 2023
Russell Group submission to the Spring Budget 2023
The Russell Group has written to the Chancellor setting out proposals to help drive the innovation needed to grow the economy, create jobs and solve major challenges such as energy security, inequalities and net zero.
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19 January 2023
Russell Group letter on the success of UK university spin-out companies
Businesses spun out of the 24 Russell Group universities alone brought in 33,000 jobs and £4.9 billion of investment to towns and cities across the country in 2020-21.