Russell Group universities and the European Union

14 April 2016

UK membership of the European Union (EU) enhances world-class research and teaching at Russell Group universities. This short publication sets out the key benefits.

Through EU membership our leading universities attract the best and brightest staff and students from across the EU, they have influence over and secure vital EU investment and the research collaborations they have across the EU are tackling global challenges which affect all of our lives. 

Russell Group universities and the European Union

World-class research and teaching at Russell Group universities is supported and enhanced by the UK's membership of the European Union.

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