Latest Statements
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25 January 2024
Russell Group responds to 2024-25 maintenance loan increase
The Russell Group is disappointed to see that there has been no move to correct the maintenance loan shortfall suffered by students in recent years.
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17 January 2024
Universities spending tens of millions to financially support students, as maintenance loans fail to keep up with inflation
New Russell Group projections reveal that students in England will be almost £2000 worse off next year than if the government had increased loans in line with inflation since 2020/21.
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19 December 2023
Russell Group calls for uplift to maintenance loans to reflect actual inflation each year
Responding to new figures from The Sutton Trust showing how students are struggling with the cost of living, the Russell Group is urging for the Government to uplift maintenance loans to reflect actual inflation each year.
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14 December 2023
Russell Group responds to release of consultation on the Advanced British Standard
The Russell Group has responded to the release of the Department for Education's consultation on the development of the Advanced British Standard.
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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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17 October 2023
Russell Group submission to the Autumn Statement 2023
Following the extremely welcome decision to associate to Horizon Europe, the Government must not miss the opportunity take the UK's research potential to the next level.
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09 October 2023
Public Attitudes to Tuition Fees
Russell Group comment on new Public First polling on tuition fees.
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28 September 2023
Russell Group response to 2023 TEF results
Our members provide outstanding teaching and learning informed by world-class research, and this is reflected in completion rates and levels of highly-skilled employment for their graduates.
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26 September 2023
Russell Group welcomes new deal for postgraduate researchers
Our universities are committed to taking a lead in ensuring our research culture and environment supports staff and postgraduate researchers to fulfil their potential.
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17 August 2023
Russell Group comment on Results Day 2023
Of UK 18-year-olds that have had a decision made regarding their application today, 79% have secured their first choice.