Latest Statements
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09 January 2023
Students to lose out on £1500 as maintenance loans fail to keep up with inflation
The Russell Group is calling on the Government to uplift maintenance loans so they reflect actual inflation since 2020/21.
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20 December 2022
Jobs and investment boosted in every region of UK by new businesses linked to Russell Group universities
Thousands of jobs and billions of pounds of investment are being generated by spin-out companies linked to Russell Group universities.
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19 December 2022
Russell Group welcomes decision to extend Horizon Europe Guarantee
The Russell Group responds to news that the Government has extended its Horizon Europe Guarantee Scheme for a further three months.
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15 December 2022
Russell Group response to launch of new international science partnership funding
Russell Group Chief Executive Dr Tim Bradshaw welcomes the new UK-Japan research collaboration and the vote of confidence it sends to our academics and researchers.
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15 December 2022
Russell Group response to OfS statement on freedom of speech
The OfS is right to highlight the importance of free speech and academic freedom and university leaders are already playing an active role in upholding these values on campuses around the UK.
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13 December 2022
Russell Group response to the ITT market review appeals process
We hope that Government will consider changes to the accreditation process to ensure that high-quality institutions can stay in the market and prevent cold spots around the country where no ITT provision is available.
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30 November 2022
Russell Group comment on support for care-experienced students
The number of care-experienced applicants accepted onto courses at higher tariff institutions has doubled since 2018.
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25 November 2022
Russell Group response to potential reduction in international student numbers
International students help make our campuses a vibrant and diverse environment for young people to learn in and generate funds that are re-invested into our universities and benefit local communities.
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21 November 2022
Investment in R&D will support sector while Horizon negotiations continue
Read the Russell Group response to news that up to £484m of funding is being released to the sector to provide reassurance while Horizon negotiations continue.
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17 November 2022
Russell Group response to Autumn Statement 2022
The Chancellor and the PM have highlighted the important role of research and innovation in delivering growth.