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Latest news & policy statements
Russell Group response to Tickell Review of research bureaucracy
Freeing up unnecessary bureaucracy will require a joint effort from all parts of the research system.
28 July 2022
Response to outcomes of TEF and student outcomes consultations
Monitoring should be proportionate and risk-based so low-risk providers can get on with the job of providing students with a high-quality experience.
26 July 2022
Russell Group response to UK-India agreement to recognise qualifications
Russell Group welcomes agreement that will boost efforts to attract applicants from India to UK universities.
25 July 2022
Not confirming UK association to Horizon Europe is a 'mistake'
The Russell Group of Universities has written to the EU President urging them not use the UK's association to Horizon Europe as part of wider negotiations between Europe and the UK
21 July 2022
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Research
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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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Collaboration with business is a key part of the work of our universities but Government could foster more innovation
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Regulation
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