Policy Documents

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• 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. 

• 06 December 2016

  Higher Education and Research Bill - Briefing

  The HE&R Bill continues it's passage through the house with second reading in the Lords 

• 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

• 08 September 2016

  Response to Science & Technology committee - leaving the EU

  The referendum result has significant impact on our universities and we must seek a positive outcome 

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.