Policy Documents

11 February 2021

Response to the APPG on Diversity and Inclusion inquiry into equity in the STEM workforce

Our response to the APPG on Diversity and Inclusion inquiry into equity in the STEM workforce

28 February 2016

Access to university for British Muslims

The number of Black, Asian and Mixed race students entering Russell Group universities has increased significantly since 2010, but there is still more to be done to improve the attainment in school of those from Pakistani and Bangladeshi origins and the careers advice available to them.

18 September 2015

Review of skilled worker visa route

Proposals being considered by the Migration Advisory Committee could have significant negative consequences for the UK’s universities and research base. Careful consideration is needed before any reforms are made to the Tier 2 route to ensure universities can continue to recruit and retain world-leading academics and researchers and to attract talented international students.

03 July 2015

Review of salary thresholds for skilled worker visas

We are concerned about the impact that an increase in the minimum salary thresholds for Tier 2 (skilled worker) visas could have for our universities' ability to attract and retain international staff across a range of roles, and in the attractiveness of the UK for international students who may find it harder to switch from Tier 4 into Tier 2. 

30 January 2015

Prevent duty guidance for the Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill 2014-15

The Government consulted on revisions to the guidance to universities on their duty to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.

03 September 2013

Science and Technology Committee inquiry into Women in STEM careers

20 March 2009

Evidence to the Government's independent Panel on Fair Access to Professions