Policy Documents

Latest Documents

• 17 January 2024

  Briefing - Cost-of-living support for students

  Russell Group universities have committed tens of millions of pounds of financial and non-financial support to help students with cost-of-living pressures.

• 31 August 2023

  Briefing - University business model explainer

  Understanding a research-intensive university’s business model for educating students.

• 26 July 2023

  Briefing - Degree Apprenticeships

  Read the Russell Group's briefing paper on Degree Apprenticeships, with our proposals to address barriers to enable more universities to grow their provision. 

• 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.

• 01 June 2023

  International Students: a UK success story 2023

  The fact our universities attract people from around the world is an asset and should be seen as a UK success story. Find out more in our briefing.

• 30 May 2023

  Russell Group evidence submission to Industry and Regulators Committee OfS inquiry

  The Russell Group responded to the inquiry’s call for written evidence, highlighting a number of areas where OfS could take a more effective and efficient approach to regulating.

• 16 March 2023

  Briefing - Lifelong Loan Entitlement

  Read the Russell Group's briefing paper on the Lifelong Loan Entitlement ahead of the Bill being scrutinised by Parliament.

• 08 March 2023

  Briefing: Academic Technology Approval Scheme

  Read the Russell Group's briefing on the Academic Technology Approval Scheme, with our proposals to ensure checks are robust and able to support safe international recruitment.

• 07 March 2023

  Briefing: Horizon Europe - what next?

  Read the latest Russell Group briefing on the benefits for the UK of full association to the Horizon Europe programme and why Govt must prioritise finalising our membership.

• 07 March 2023

  Russell Group response to consultation on the de-designation of QAA as the Designated Quality Body in England

  Read the Russell Group response to the consultation on the de-designation of QAA as the Designated Quality Body in England.