Policy Documents

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• 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 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.

• 23 December 2014

  Northern Ireland 2015-16 draft budget consultation

  Strong and innovative universities make a huge contribution to the economic productivity of Northern Ireland and we deeply concerned by proposed cuts to their funding.

• 15 December 2014

  OFFA strategic plan consultation

  The Office for Fair Access strategic plan should take into account the diversity of higher education in England and make clear the importance of institutional autonomy.

• 21 November 2014

  Leiden Statement

  The Russell Group has joined with other global universities in support of research and education in the humanities and social sciences.

• 12 September 2014

  Review into the implementation of the RCUK policy on open access

  Russell Group universities are working to implement RCUK open access policy as effectively as possible but there are still challenges to overcome.

• 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 Balance of Competences review - Education

  There are significant benefits to the UK of EU action in some areas of education and training. However, these actions are advantageous because they are in addition to (rather than instead of) national government action: the key to success is that EU programmes should complement national policies.

• 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.

• 30 May 2014

  Hauser Review of Catapult Centres

  Catapult Centres have the potential to be a significant national asset for the UK if
  research excellence is at the heart of their operations and if long-term funding is
  available.