Publications

Profile of the Russell Group of Universities

Facts and figures about the 24 universities which make up the Russell Group.

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Russell Group universities and the European Union

UK membership of the European Union enhances world-class research and teaching at Russell Group universities.

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Views of university leaders on the EU

Some of the leaders of Russell Group universities have given speeches, been interviewed and written about the European Union in the run up to the referendum in June.

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Engines of growth: The impact of research at Russell Group universities

The UK enjoys a world-leading position in producing excellent research, with the country’s research-intensive universities at the heart of our success. But our universities are also focused on taking that further – constantly looking for ways in which research can deliver real world impacts for the economy and society.

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Opening Doors: Understanding and overcoming the barriers to university access

This two-part report and films explore the underlying barriers that cause less advantaged students to be under-represented at highly-selective universities and looks at how Russell Group universities are helping to overcome these.

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Report on the economic impact of capital investment plans by Russell Group Universities

Spending on buildings and facilities by Russell Group universities will generate billions for the economy and thousands of new jobs across the country in years to come.

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A passion for learning: The student experience at Russell Group universities

This publication and film explore how our universities provide the ideal learning environment for students to flourish, how they support students to get the most from the education on offer and how they give graduates the best chance of success in the wider world.

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Jewels in the Crown: the importance and characteristics of the UK’s world-class universities

This report sets out the key characteristics of world-class universities, explores the environments that make them successful and the benefits that our leading universities bring to the UK.

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The social impact of research conducted in Russell Group universities

This report and film look to demonstrate how research in our universities has huge, positive impacts on our health, quality of life, culture, society and environment.

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Staying on top: The challenge of sustaining world-class higher education in the UK

This report, released shortly after the UK General Election in May 2010, warns of the dangers of under-investment in Britain’s leading research-intensive universities and the wider implications for the health of the UK economy.

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