Policy Documents

Latest Documents

• 29 October 2019

  2019 UK General Election

  Now that a general election has been confirmed, we have published the Russell Group's policy platform for a new government with people and ideas at its heart.

• 13 December 2016

  Input to HoC Sci&Tech Committee - UKRI priorities

  Care must be taken to ensure we continue to have a successful system that allows us to punch above our weight internationally. 

• 21 November 2016

  Putting Universities at the heart of the Industrial Strategy

  Russell Group universities are major contributors to the UK economy, generating positive effects right across the country

• 01 June 2016

  National Innovation Plan ideas

  Our universities are a vital part of the UK knowledge base but the country could be more effective in allowing new ideas to develop and grow into commercial success.

• 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.

• 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.

• 04 September 2015

  Parliamentary inquiry on the science budget

  Investment in excellent research should be increased in order for the UK to continue to be internationally competitive and to strengthen the pipeline for growth and jobs.

• 06 March 2015

  Dowling Review of university-business collaboration

  Russell Group universities are leaders in establishing long-term multi-dimensional relationships with businesses and contribute out of all proportion to their size on key economic measures.

• 04 July 2014

  BIS consultation on long-term research capital investment

  The UK’s position as a world-leader in research, and the benefits that flow from this for the economy and society, will only be maintained if our research-intensive universities have the facilities and equipment needed to compete internationally.

• 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.