Where Innovation Begins
Our universities share the ambition to change the world for the better. Anchored in their communities, Russell Group universities are global institutions with a vital role to play in cities and towns in every corner of the UK.
77
of the UK’s doctors and dentists are trained at Russell Group universities
Over ¾ of a million students study at Russell Group universities, in every region and nation of the UK
The research, innovation and new businesses created at Russell Group universities alone generate
£37.6
billion
for the UK economy each year and support more than ¼ million jobs
91
of Russell Group university research was rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF)
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Key growth partners for the Industrial Strategy

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Student experience
Education
Student Academic Experience Survey 2025 response
The Russell Group comments on a new survey of undergraduates from Advance HE and HEPI

Announcement
Economy
Research
Response to the Spending Review 2025
The Russell Group responds to the Chancellor's spending plans, including funding for R&D and a boost to AI capabilities

Equality & diversity
Access & participation
Leave to Achieve: response to new SMF report on social mobility
The Russell Group comments on a new report from the Social Market Foundation on the contribution of universities to social mobility

Announcement
Economy
Research
£86bn of R&D funding announced ahead of the Spending Review
The Russell Group responds to the government's announcement of R&D funding to 2029/30, ahead of the upcoming Spending Review

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Building opportunity for all

Policy updates
Access & participation
Building opportunity for all

International
International students driving economic growth

Education
Local partnerships to deliver skills

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