Latest Statements
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02 February 2024
Russell Group statement on recruitment agent practices
Not every Russell Group university uses recruitment agents, but all that do use recruitment agents are now pledged to the UK Agent Quality Framework (AQF).
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19 December 2023
Russell Group joins with European counterparts to show support for Swiss association to Horizon Europe
In a joint letter with other research-intensive university groups from across Europe, the Russell Group has expressed support for Switzerland joining Horizon Europe to further strengthen the programme.
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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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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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27 September 2023
An Australia-UK Strategic Alliance on Research and Innovation
Australia and the UK's leading research universities have signed a formal agreement to increase two-way research collaboration, boost commercialisation activity and build trusted partnerships in areas of sensitive research.
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13 September 2023
Policy Institute report - China
Russell Group comment on new Policy Institute report on international students from and research partnerships with China.
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12 September 2023
UK and German universities pledge to develop a stronger partnership to address global challenges
Research-intensive universities in the UK and Germany have signed the Hamburg Statement, promising to build a stronger partnership, reflecting how important international research collaboration is in addressing the pressing challenges of today.
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07 September 2023
Russell Group comment on UK association to Horizon Europe
UK scientists will have access to the world’s largest research collaboration programme, Horizon Europe.
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05 July 2023
Russell Group response to latest media reports on Horizon Europe
The seriousness with which the UK and EU are taking negotiations is encouraging and we hope a deal can be confirmed as soon as possible.
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08 June 2023
Horizon Europe Guarantee extended to end of September 2023
The extension should reassure UK-based researchers and innovators that their funding is protected and we would encourage them to continue to apply for grants.