Policy Documents

14 November 2022

Securing a resilient higher education funding system to support students and boost the UK economy

Russell Group analysis shows that by 2024/25, per-student funding will be at its lowest point this millennium.

30 May 2022

A New Deal for postgraduate researchers

A New Deal for postgraduate researchers - the Russell Group responds to the UKRI consultation on postgraduate researchers.

10 January 2022

Russell Group response to OfS consultation 2022-25 strategy

Our response to the OfS strategy consultation which focusses on quality and standards, and equality of opportunity 

30 September 2021

Spending Review 2021: Science, Innovation and Skills – a smart investment for Britain

The Russell Group's submission to the Government's Spending Review 2021

07 May 2021

Response to OfS consultation on 2021/22 recurrent funding

Russell Group welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the OfS consultation on additional funding for 2021/22.

11 November 2020

Sustainable funding for higher education

Our policy briefing on sustainable funding of Russell Group universities

05 May 2020

Response to the OfS consultation on the integrity and stability of HE

The Russell Group responds to an OfS consultation on the integrity and stability of HE

07 September 2015

Comprehensive Spending Review

Our evidence sets out how investing in world-class research, innovation and higher education will build a resilient economy and create highly-skilled jobs. The positive impacts would be felt immediately and continue to deliver across the country for decades to come.

30 June 2014

Government's Science and Innovation Strategy

Our universities lead the world in producing excellent research – we should aim to secure this position of strength for the long-term, maintaining our international competitiveness and paving the way for future economic growth.

05 June 2013

Article for the Centre Forum report Postgraduate education: better funding and better access