Latest Statements
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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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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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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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30 June 2023
Russell Group response to NHS Long Term Workforce Plan
The commitment to double the number of medical school training places is welcome given the need to boost the pipeline of healthcare staff to the NHS.
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18 May 2023
Russell Group response to OfS report on financial sustainability
Revenue from international students is reinvested into high-quality education and research to benefit all students, but is now being asked to cover increasing deficits in both domestic teaching and publicly-funded research.
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16 May 2023
Russell Group response to report on benefits of international students to the UK
International students make a huge contribution to the UK, enriching the learning environment for domestic students and supporting the provision of high-quality education and research across the country.
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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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15 March 2023
Harnessing UK expertise in innovation crucial to growth
Read the Russell Group's response to the 2023 Spring Budget.