Policy Documents

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.

17 February 2015

Briefing on the European Fund for Strategic Investments

The Russell Group is concerned that EU funding originally designated for excellent science and research will be diverted to other EU areas through the European Fund for Strategic Investments.

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.

17 January 2014

Government's Balance of Competences review - EU Budget

EU funding streams are key to the continued growth of research excellence in the UK, to innovation and to the creation of economic value. They are an irreplaceable source of funding for UK universities and for research-intensive universities in particular. The EU provides a unique and highly competitive platform for international collaboration.

06 August 2013

Government's Balance of Competences review - Research and Development

31 May 2013

Sir Andrew Witty’s review of universities and growth

11 February 2013

House of Lords EU Select Committee inquiry into the effectiveness of EU research and innovation proposals

15 June 2012

Briefing on contribution of Russell Group universities to Horizon 2020

21 November 2011

House of Lords EU Committee inquiry into the Modernisation of Higher Education

16 November 2011

EU Commission consultation on the European Research Area