Policy Documents

08 July 2024

Briefing – Helping under-represented students succeed in higher education

Higher education can drive social mobility and be transformational for individuals. We are committed to ensuring all students with the potential to succeed have the opportunity to study with us, regardless of their background.

28 June 2023

Approaches to T Levels in admissions

Our members are committed to fair admissions and give equal consideration to all applicants who possess the required knowledge and skills.

13 May 2021

Response to Post-Qualification Admissions Reform Consultation

Russell Group response to the Department for Education consultation to establish a suitable model for a post-qualification admissions (PQA) system.

22 January 2021

Response to OfS consultation on qualities and standards

Our response to the OfS consultation on qualities and standards in higher education

11 November 2020

Response to OfS consultation on additional 2020/21 recurrent and capital funding

Additional funding is needed to support the increased number of students this year throughout their degrees

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

28 February 2016

Access to university for British Muslims

The number of Black, Asian and Mixed race students entering Russell Group universities has increased significantly since 2010, but there is still more to be done to improve the attainment in school of those from Pakistani and Bangladeshi origins and the careers advice available to them.

25 January 2016

Response to the HE green paper

The Russell Group has responded to the Government's green paper, Fulfilling our potential: teaching excellence, social mobility and student choice.

30 September 2013

Education Select Committee Inquiry on ‘Underachievement in Education by White Working Class Children’

There is limited evidence on the characteristics of the white working class, and of their underachievement in education. The particular educational challenges faced by white working class students would therefore benefit from further analysis.  

20 January 2012

UCAS Admissions Process Review consultation