Driving growth through regional innovation clusters Innovation 8 July 2024 Driving growth through regional innovation clusters Russell Group universities across the UK play a crucial role as anchor institutions, collaborating with businesses, education partners and local communities to build and drive regional innovation...
University business model explainer Education Research 31 August 2023 University business model explainer Russell Group universities are educating the skilled workforce of the future and producing world-class research and innovation to deliver advances in knowledge and technology that will help drive...
Spring Budget 2024: research and innovation needs robust funding Research 6 March 2024 Spring Budget 2024: research and innovation needs robust funding The Russell Group responds to the Chancellor's Budget announcement, which downplayed the importance of research, innovation and skills for delivering growth
HE sector unites on calls to protect the Graduate Route International 13 May 2024 HE sector unites on calls to protect the Graduate Route Higher education sector bodies have written to the Home Secretary ahead of the MAC review report
MAC review of the Graduate Route visa International 14 May 2024 MAC review of the Graduate Route visa The Russell Group comments on the results of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) review of the Graduate Route visa
OfS report on financial sustainability of universities Education Research 16 May 2024 OfS report on financial sustainability of universities The Russell Group response to the annual report on HE finances, which reveals increased pressures across the sector
Russell Group Students' Unions launch new manifesto Education 16 May 2024 Russell Group Students' Unions launch new manifesto The Russell Group SU network calls on government to prioritise students ahead of the next general election
New polling shows public support for international students International 20 May 2024 New polling shows public support for international students A new survey shows the majority of people don't think international students are a priority for immigration restrictions
Response to the government announcement on the Graduate visa route International 23 May 2024 Response to the government announcement on the Graduate visa route The Russell Group welcomes the decision that there will be no changes to the visa route
Russell Group universities improve wellbeing and prosperity across the UK Access & participation Education Research 28 June 2024 Russell Group universities improve wellbeing and prosperity across the UK New report shows how research-intensive universities help local communities with health and wellbeing, arts and culture, and skills
Russell Group Chair writes on the future of R&D under a new government Research 9 July 2024 Russell Group Chair writes on the future of R&D under a new government Professor Chris Day, Chair of the Russell Group, assesses what the change of government could mean for the university sector
Russell Group backs childcare campaign for postgraduates Access & participation 8 July 2024 Russell Group backs childcare campaign for postgraduates The Russell Group responds to a new report from GW4 and HEPI on the lack of childcare support during postgraduate study
New expert panel to advise on universities’ role in the Industrial Strategy Innovation 10 October 2024 New expert panel to advise on universities’ role in the Industrial Strategy The panel is announced alongside a new report, Future Ready, outlining the ways research-intensive universities deliver on priority areas
Russell Group calls for universities to play a central role in the Industrial Strategy Innovation 21 October 2024 Russell Group calls for universities to play a central role in the Industrial Strategy In two new articles, the Russell Group responds to the government's Industrial Strategy green paper.
Russell Group response to new higher education reform measures Education 4 November 2024 Russell Group response to new higher education reform measures The Russell Group comments on today's announcement by the Secretary of State on changes to tuition fees and student maintenance
Unilever and the University of Liverpool Research 17 January 2025 Unilever and the University of Liverpool Supported by QR funding, Liverpool and Unilever's long-term strategic partnership established the Materials Innovation Factory (MIF) – a world-class centre for materials chemistry and microbiome...
The Oxford research that led to a coronavirus vaccine Research 20 February 2025 The Oxford research that led to a coronavirus vaccine Vital QR funding supported Oxford researchers to pivot and adapt existing work to develop a coronavirus vaccine
The impact of QR funding Research 11 December 2024 The impact of QR funding The impact of Quality-related Research (QR) funding plays an essential and unique role in achieving this impact. Find out more in our latest briefing.
Submission to the Spending Review 2025 Education Research 18 February 2025 Submission to the Spending Review 2025 The Russell Group sets out ways that the UK can maximise the strengths of its world-leading research-intensive universities
