Spending Review analysis: Stephanie Smith
Our Head of Policy (Research and International) looks at what the Spending Review means for research in the UK
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Latest news & policy statements
Russell Group response to guidance on students returning from January 2021
Dr Tim Bradshaw responds to DfE guidance on students returning to higher education from January 2021
02 December 2020
Russell Group response to Spending Review 2020
Russell Group responds to 2020 Spending Review
25 November 2020
Russell Group response to Covid‑19 vaccine breakthrough
University of Oxford research is leading to an effective vaccine for Covid-19
23 November 2020
Universities' response to Covid‑19 – autumn update 2
Universities are providing support during lockdown and continuing in their research efforts
20 November 2020
Policy
We ensure policy development across a wide range of higher education issues is underpinned by a robust evidence base. This work currently spans six main areas:
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Research
Our universities are global leaders in research, but it is vital they receive sufficient funding and support
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Education
A high-quality, research-led education requires proper funding at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
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Access and inclusion
The under-representation of talented students from certain backgrounds has deep-rooted causes which we cannot solve alone
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Economy
Collaboration with business is a key part of the work of our universities but Government could foster more innovation
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EU & International
Our universities are global businesses competing for staff, students and funding with the best in the world
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Regulation
Autonomy is crucial to the success of our universities – they will not flourish if they are over-regulated
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