Our vision is for a healthy, green and more resilient United Kingdom, with a thriving innovation-driven economy and collaborative approaches.
The Government’s ability to deliver this vision will be shaped and determined by the strength of cities, towns and communities across the UK and by the partnerships that can be harnessed to make the most of the opportunities and resources available.
Partnership is at the heart of the university ethos. Working with schools, colleges, local authorities, the NHS, businesses and charities, our universities use their scale, research excellence and global links to provide solutions for real problems facing families, businesses and public services.
Right across the country, Russell Group universities are working for the good of their places, re-energising communities and laying the foundations for success.
Their impact can be seen in everything from the young person inspired to pursue higher education as a result of a university museum visit, to local small businesses benefitting from access to new facilities and investment, to major international collaborations in cutting-edge technologies that have the potential to drive regional economic growth and shift the dial on missions like climate change.
Russell Group universities are leaders in their areas, filling regional skills gaps and attracting global talent and investment to drive health, social and economic progress across the country. They provide a bridge between public investment in education and research, and private innovation and development with the potential to transform our economy and society.
As custodians of collections and artefacts from our history, and home to hubs offering access to live music, theatre and visual arts, they are also connecting people with the past and helping expand cultural horizons.
Anchored in their communities, Russell Group universities are global institutions which have a vital role to play in cities and towns in every corner of the UK. From inclusive economic growth to Net Zero, from local health services to access to learning, we are ready to work with the Government to change lives, create wealth and make every part of the UK better off.