Latest Documents
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24 March 2016
Stern Review of the Research Excellence Framework
The REF is a fundamental part of the UK’s dual support system and has driven up the quality of UK research by supporting a research culture focused on excellence.
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18 March 2016
Apprenticeships inquiry
Russell Group universities are exploring how to use apprenticeships to train staff and how they can work with employers to offer degree apprenticeships.
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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.
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18 February 2016
The future of Innovate UK
Integration of Innovate UK with a new Research UK body has a number of significant risks and challenges that should not be overlooked.
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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.
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21 January 2016
Careers advice and guidance inquiry
Too few students from disadvantaged backgrounds are getting the right advice at school and college, but Russell Group universities are helping to fill this gap.
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20 November 2015
EU Membership and the Effectiveness of UK Science
Science is a global pursuit and is most effective when ideas and people are mobile across borders. EU membership helps to underpin the competitiveness of our leading universities and the UK economy as a whole.
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06 November 2015
Assessing Quality in Higher Education
There are already mechanisms to improve teaching quality. The proposal to introduce an ‘excellence framework’ only increases regulation and potentially duplicates existing processes.
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18 September 2015
Quality Assessment Review Consultation
It is vital that any new quality assessment (QA) system, or adaptation of the current system, supports the globally-renowned quality of UK higher education. A new QA regime should eliminate unnecessary burdens and support a system that recognises and rewards high quality institutions.
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18 September 2015
Review of skilled worker visa route
Proposals being considered by the Migration Advisory Committee could have significant negative consequences for the UK’s universities and research base. Careful consideration is needed before any reforms are made to the Tier 2 route to ensure universities can continue to recruit and retain world-leading academics and researchers and to attract talented international students.
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