Policy Documents

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

23 June 2021

Briefing: Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) Bill

Getting ARIA right would help unlock technological innovations that will drive post-pandemic recovery and help tackle global challenges like reaching net zero. 

04 June 2021

How Russell Group universities can support levelling up

Our universities are regional hubs with global reach, well placed to help deliver a rapid recovery across the UK

25 March 2021

Research-intensive universities driving innovation and commercialisation across the UK

Universities support levelling up by driving innovation in their local economies.

24 March 2021

Underpinning our world-class research base – the importance of QR

The UK’s dual support system of investment in research ensures the UK’s leading universities remain internationally competitive.

17 March 2021

Russell Group briefing note on GCRF

The Global Challenges Research Fund and its important contributions to science, diplomacy, research and business

22 January 2021

Russell Group submission to the 2021 Budget

The Russell Group's submission to the 2021 Budget

18 December 2020

Research spending and overseas Aid: a case for the Global Challenges Research Fund

The Global Challenges Research Fund delivers tangible technological, health, policy and social impacts, underlines the UK’s position as a global actor, and supports important relationships around the world.

03 December 2020

A new UK research funding agency

11 November 2020

Sustainable funding for higher education

Our policy briefing on sustainable funding of Russell Group universities