Latest Statements
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13 October 2022
Response to HEPI report on speaker events at university debating unions
The report is right to highlight the risk of unintended consequences if we get legislation wrong.
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10 October 2022
Russell Group comment on contribution of international students to the UK
The fact our universities attract people from around the world is an asset and should be seen as a UK success story.
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29 September 2022
Russell Group response to HEPI paper on Horizon and Plan B
While Horizon remains the best outcome for UK research, the paper makes some timely suggestions for how a new scheme could be responsive to the needs of researchers.
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27 September 2022
Russell Group response to John Blake speech on plans for access and participation
A more flexible approach that supports universities to factor in the circumstances and needs of their local area when considering how best to tackle inequality is welcome.
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23 September 2022
Russell Group comment following UK-EU committee meeting on Horizon Europe
The lack of progress following the UK’s formal request for consultations on participation to Horizon Europe and other EU programmes is disappointing.
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23 September 2022
Russell Group response to Government Growth Plan
Read the Russell Group response to the Government's Growth Plan 2022, published today (23 September)
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20 September 2022
Russell Group urges Government not to forget students in cost-of-living support
Group calls for Government to maintain investment in research and innovation as well as more Cost-of-Living support for students.
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08 September 2022
Russell Group statement on the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Following the sad news of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the Russell Group has published a statement.
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07 September 2022
Russell Group writes to new Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer
Russell Group universities can help deliver positive outcomes for the whole of the UK and support the new Government’s pro-growth economic approach.
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02 September 2022
Russell Group comment on increase to UKRI minimum student stipend
The increase will provide much needed financial support to the next generation of researchers and innovators.