Joint declaration on science and research
Russell Group and German U15 pledge to continue their strong research partnerships post Brexit.
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The Russell Group represents 24 leading UK universities which are committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with business and the public sector
Latest news & policy statements
New international strategy
Government's new strategy must be underpinned by a welcoming environment for international staff and students.
16 March 2019
Drop £30k visa salary threshold
Ministers should reform their post-Brexit immigration plans which would make it difficult to hire vital international staff
08 March 2019
Avoid research funding cliff-edge
Russell Group asks the Chancellor of the Exchequer to secure the future of UK science, research and education after Brexit.
06 March 2019
Revamp provider-level TEF
Russell Group calls on Dame Shirley Pearce to recommend dropping the controversial subject-level TEF, as part of her independent review.
01 March 2019
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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Russell Group universities provide undergraduate and postgraduate students with outstanding opportunities to learn, develop, and realise their full potential in a research-intensive environment.
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For business
Businesses, charities and other organisations can access our universities’ world-class research, expertise and facilities to raise their performance and competitiveness.
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