Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell appointed Russell Group Chair
The Russell Group has appointed Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell as its next Chair.
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Latest news & policy statements
UK students make up three quarters of Russell Group undergraduates
While students from around the world choose to study at British universities because of the high-quality education and experience they provide
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Joint statement on UK participation in Horizon Europe
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22 July 2020
Russell Group response to new regulatory condition announced by the Office for Students
Russell Group responds to the introduction of new rules designed to protect the stability and integrity of the higher education sector
03 July 2020
Russell Group response to Government R&D announcement
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