The Russell Group

The Impact of Research at Russell Group universities

The Russell Group has recently launched two major reports: Jewels in the Crown, on the importance of world-class universities, and the Social Impact of Research. 

We have also released a short film about the economic and social impact of Russell Group university research.

Click here to view recent media appearances from Russell Group Director General Dr Wendy Piatt and Chair Professor David Eastwood.

Informed Choices - choosing A-level and equivalent subjects

The Russell Group has launched a film to accompany its guide to making decisions about post-16 education, Informed Choices, aimed at all students considering A-level and equivalent qualifications.

Click here to watch the short film / Click here to download Informed Choices

Click here to view recent media appearances from Russell Group Director General Dr Wendy Piatt and Chair Professor David Eastwood.

Recent appearances on broadcast media

On 10 September Russell Group Director General & CEO Dr Wendy Piatt discussed the day's newspapers on ITV Daybreak.

More of Dr Wendy Piatt's latest media appearances can be accessed here.

Multi-million pound scholarship scheme for STEM students

Thousands of students doing a degree in science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) at a Russell Group or 1994 Group university were eligible for a £1,000 Eliahou Dangoor Scholarship to help with their first year studies. 

More information on the scholarships is available here and a film about the awards can be viewed here. 

Graduate contributions vital to future of UK higher education

In its submissions to Lord Browne’s review of higher education funding and student finance, the Russell Group explained that an increase in graduate contributions is the only viable and fair way to secure the future of the UK’s world-class higher education system.

To read more about the Russell Group’s submissions to Lord Browne’s review, please use these links:

Second Russell Group submission to the Browne Review

First Russell Group submission to the Browne Review

New report reveals that the international standing of UK universities is under threat from underfunding

The Russell Group's new independently-researched report, Staying on top: The challenge of sustaining world-class higher education in the UK, outlines the dangers of underinvestment in Britain’s leading research-intensive universities and the wider implications for the health of the UK economy.

Commenting on this new report the Director General of The Russell Group, Dr Wendy Piatt, said:

“The UK now stands at a crossroads – without more investment in higher education, the UK risks jeopardising the competitive advantage which has made its universities the envy of the world. University underfunding also has serious consequences for the nation. As the UK’s economic competitiveness becomes increasingly dependent upon high-tech industries and skilled graduates, our leading research-intensive universities will be of increasing and crucial importance in driving future growth and prosperity."

See also the Russell Group’s first and second submissions to the Browne review.