Latest Statements
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02 June 2023
Labour student loan reform proposals
Russell Group comment on Labour proposals for student loan reforms.
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23 May 2023
Russell Group responds to new measures on international students
Read the Russell Group response to new measures on international students announced today (23 May) by the Home Office.
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10 May 2023
Protecting the UK’s place as a global leader in health research
Coordinated action is needed to protect the UK health research sector and ensure it has a sustainable future.
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20 April 2023
Russell Group universities - delivering skills for future growth
Read our new report - Education and Skills for Growth - which sets out how our universities are preparing students for success in whatever path they choose.
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13 April 2023
Russell Group response to research into impact of cost of living on applicants
It is positive that applicants remain committed to their university ambitions, but it is clear that financial pressures are having an impact in some areas, such as attendance at open days.
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31 March 2023
Russell Group response to changes to undergraduate references for 2024 entry
Our members are satisfied that the new format and supporting guidance will be able to capture the information needed to make to fair and informed admissions decisions.
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17 March 2023
Russell Group response to latest survey highlighting cost of living impacts on students
Universities are doing what they can to step up support but many students are struggling to stay afloat and additional Government support is urgently needed.
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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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13 March 2023
Students facing poverty as cost of living crisis hits studies, new research shows
The survey of 8,800 university students carried out by Russell Group Students’ Unions is the largest study on financial pressures currently facing students to date.
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07 March 2023
Russell Group: potential of LLE could be 'transformational'
Read the Russell Group's response to the Department for Education's announcement on its Lifelong Loan Entitlement proposals.