Policy briefings

Policy briefings

We use a robust evidence base to inform sound political decision-making so UK and devolved governments can leverage the full capabilities of research-intensive universities.

Education

Educating our future NHS workforce

Universities are ready to work with government to refresh the long-term workforce plan and expand training further.

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Research

The impact of QR funding

The impact of Quality-related Research (QR) funding plays an essential and unique role in achieving this impact. Find out more in our latest briefing.

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Education

Educating teachers of the future

Russell Group universities train expert, resilient teachers for schools across the UK to grow the workforce and deliver opportunities for young people

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International

Framework Programme 10

The European Union’s Framework Programmes have provided an enormous boost to science, research and innovation across Europe and the world

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International
Research

Research Security

Our universities recognise the strength of their R&D in strategically important fields makes the UK a target for hostile international actors seeking to access and misappropriate university research for their own…

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International

International students in the UK

International students help make the UK a world leader in education, supporting our economy, society, domestic students and research. Read more.

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Education

Education for a healthy future

Russell Group universities train the nurses, doctors, dentists, technicians and other professionals the NHS needs to cut waiting lists and bring advanced technologies and treatments into everyday use

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Education

Education: Delivering skills for growth

Over the coming years, a highly-skilled workforce will be crucial to boosting productivity and tackling some of society’s biggest challenges such as delivering a net zero economy, maximising the potential of…

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Access & participation

Helping under-represented students succeed

In collaboration with schools, colleges and other partners, universities have a key role to play in helping to tackle educational inequalities, removing obstacles to success in higher education and conducting…

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Innovation
International

Associating to EU research and innovation programmes

EU R&I programmes bring huge advantages for the UK, boosting jobs and opportunity across the country, building UK research capacity and capabilities and keeping us at the forefront of key technological advances…

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Innovation

Driving growth through regional innovation clusters

Russell Group universities across the UK play a crucial role as anchor institutions, collaborating with businesses, education partners and local communities to build and drive regional innovation clusters. Read more…

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Innovation

Maximising the impact of university spinouts

UK universities are world-class in tech transfer. Their spinout companies raised £1.66bn in equity funding in 2023, 9.54% of all equity funding raised by UK companies, second only to the US in total investment in…

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